1949 Allard J1 vs. 1958 Austin Princess
To start off, 1958 Austin Princess is newer by 9 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 1040 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1958 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | J1 | Princess |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3360 mm |
