1951 Allard J1 vs. 1968 Austin 3-Litre
To start off, 1968 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 17 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1951 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 344 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 1968 Austin 3-Litre | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | J1 | 3-Litre |
Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 65 L |