1948 Allard J1 vs. 1963 Holden EJ
To start off, 1963 Holden EJ is newer by 15 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 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Holden EJ weights approximately 114 kg more than 1948 Allard J1.
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, 1948 Allard J1 (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1963 Holden EJ | |
| Make | Allard | Holden |
| Model | J1 | EJ |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
