1949 Allard J1 vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 46 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 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1290 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, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit 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. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Allard | Rolls-Royce |
Model | J1 | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 1949 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 108 L |