1949 Allard J1 vs. 1963 Austin A 90
To start off, 1963 Austin A 90 is newer by 14 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, 1963 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 430 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1963 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | J1 | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 34 L |
