1948 Allard J1 vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 41 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (433 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 800 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard J1. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | |
| Make | Allard | Aston Martin |
| Model | J1 | V8 Zagato |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
