1949 Allard J1 vs. 1952 Austin A 90
To start off, 1952 Austin A 90 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 90 weights approximately 250 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. Let's talk about torque, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1952 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | J1 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |