1949 Allard J1 vs. 1948 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1949 Allard J1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,086 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Pullman weights approximately 960 kg more than 1949 Allard J1.
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.
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1949 Allard J1 | 1948 Humber Pullman | |
Make | Allard | Humber |
Model | J1 | Pullman |
Year Released | 1949 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 4086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 120 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3330 mm |