1949 Allard J1 vs. 1954 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1954 Riley Pathfinder 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, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 395 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1954 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Allard | Riley |
| Model | J1 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 120 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 | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
