1951 Allard J1 vs. 1961 Austin Princess
To start off, 1961 Austin Princess is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1951 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin Princess weights approximately 1034 kg more than 1951 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, 1951 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Princess. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 1961 Austin Princess | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | J1 | Princess |
Year Released | 1951 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 26 L |