1948 Allard J1 vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 64 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 660 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, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard J1. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Allard | Aston Martin |
| Model | J1 | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2601 mm |
