1948 Allard J1 vs. 1952 Allard K3
To start off, 1952 Allard K3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Allard J1 would be higher. Both 1948 Allard J1 and 1952 Allard K3 are equipped with a 3,622 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard K3 (95 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard K3 should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard K3 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1948 Allard J1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Allard K3 (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard J1. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1952 Allard K3 | |
| Make | Allard | Allard |
| Model | J1 | K3 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
