1951 Allard J1 vs. 1948 Riley RM A
To start off, 1951 Allard J1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Riley RM A would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Riley RM A weights approximately 89 kg more than 1951 Allard J1.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 1948 Riley RM A | |
Make | Allard | Riley |
Model | J1 | RM A |
Year Released | 1951 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1494 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 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |