1946 Allard J1 vs. 1963 BMW 502
To start off, 1963 BMW 502 is newer by 17 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 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 502 (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 502 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1946 Allard J1. 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, 1963 BMW 502 (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1963 BMW 502 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 502 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
