1952 Allard J2R vs. 2005 Morgan Roadster

To start off, 2005 Morgan Roadster is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard J2R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard J2R 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 27 more horse power than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard J2R should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard J2R weights approximately 58 kg more than 2005 Morgan Roadster. 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, 1952 Allard J2R (508 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1952 Allard J2R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Roadster.

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