1946 Allard J1 vs. 1959 BMW 600
To start off, 1959 BMW 600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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, 1946 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1959 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1710 mm |
