1951 Allard J1 vs. 1973 Austin Marina
To start off, 1973 Austin Marina is newer by 22 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, 1951 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Allard J1 weights approximately 266 kg more than 1973 Austin Marina. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 1973 Austin Marina | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | J1 | Marina |
Year Released | 1951 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 81.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |