1949 Allard J1 vs. 2000 Aston Martin DB7
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 51 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 760 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | |
| Make | Allard | Aston Martin |
| Model | J1 | DB7 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 5934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 79.5 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 | 1020 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
