1948 Allard J1 vs. 2006 Aston Martin V12
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 58 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 858 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard J1. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 2006 Aston Martin V12 | |
| Make | Allard | Aston Martin |
| Model | J1 | V12 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 521 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
