1948 Allard J1 vs. 1992 Rover 100
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 is newer by 44 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 3,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1992 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1948 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1992 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Allard | Rover |
| Model | J1 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3915 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
