1949 Allard J1 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 58 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 915 kg more than 1949 Allard J1.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Allard J1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Allard | Land Rover |
| Model | J1 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
