1949 Allard J1 vs. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 37 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 680 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Allard | Aston Martin |
| Model | J1 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 5338 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 113 L |
