1948 Allard J1 vs. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 18 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 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1080 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. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1948 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1948 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Allard | Rolls-Royce |
Model | J1 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1948 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3130 mm |