1949 Allard J1 vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1954 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 5 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 14 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 110 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) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (160 Nm). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Allard | Lancia |
Model | J1 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1949 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 160 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 85.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |