1948 Allard J1 vs. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 59 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 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 730 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard J1. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Allard | Aston Martin |
Model | J1 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1948 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 4282 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |