1949 Allard J1 vs. 1948 Austin A 110
To start off, 1949 Allard J1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 840 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, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1948 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | J1 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 34 L |
