1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1952 Allard J2R
To start off, 1953 AC 2-Litre is newer by 1 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 175 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard J2R 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 322 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 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard J2R 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 | 1952 Allard J2R | |
| Make | AC | Allard |
| Model | 2-Litre | J2R |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5415 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 251 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |
