1949 Allard J1 vs. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 24 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, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 495 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1949 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1949 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1973 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Allard | Rover |
Model | J1 | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1949 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2820 mm |