1949 Allard J1 vs. 2004 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 55 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 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (660 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 560 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 400 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, 2004 Bristol Fighter (787 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 2004 Bristol Fighter | |
| Make | Allard | Bristol |
| Model | J1 | Fighter |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 7994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 660 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 787 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 98.6 mm |
| 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 | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
