1948 Allard J1 vs. 1952 Austin Princess
To start off, 1952 Austin Princess 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. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin Princess (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin Princess weights approximately 936 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 Austin Princess (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard J1. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1952 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | J1 | Princess |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3030 mm |
