1950 Allard J1 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1950 Allard J1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 352 kg more than 1950 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Allard J1 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Allard | Jaguar |
Model | J1 | XK |
Year Released | 1950 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1372 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |