1949 Allard J1 vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 56 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 690 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Allard | TVR |
| Model | J1 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
