1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1949 Allard J2
To start off, both 1949 AC 2-Litre and 1949 Allard J2 were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,416 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J2 (158 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J2 should accelerate faster than 1949 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 340 kg more than 1949 Allard J2.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 AC 2-Litre | 1949 Allard J2 | |
| Make | AC | Allard |
| Model | 2-Litre | J2 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5416 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |
