1957 AC Aceca vs. 1949 Allard J1
To start off, 1957 AC Aceca is newer by 8 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, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1949 Allard J1 | |
| Make | AC | Allard |
| Model | Aceca | J1 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3917 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |
