1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1949 Allard J1
To start off, 1953 AC 2-Litre is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 180 kg more than 1949 Allard J1.
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, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC 2-Litre | 1949 Allard J1 | |
| Make | AC | Allard |
| Model | 2-Litre | J1 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 90 L |
