1952 Allard J2R vs. 1950 Austin A 70
To start off, 1952 Allard J2R is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,415 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard J2R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard J2R (251 HP) has 185 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard J2R should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1952 Allard J2R.
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, 1952 Allard J2R (508 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1952 Allard J2R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard J2R | 1950 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | J2R | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5415 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 56 L |
