1949 Allard J1 vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 1949 Allard J1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Daimler DE 36 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1553 kg more than 1949 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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
| Make | Allard | Daimler |
| Model | J1 | DE 36 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 5459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 120 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3740 mm |
