1949 Allard J1 vs. 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire
To start off, 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 8 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 15 more horse power than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 220 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (161 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | |
Make | Allard | Armstrong Siddeley |
Model | J1 | Sapphire |
Year Released | 1949 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2309 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |