1946 Allard J1 vs. 1984 BMW M6
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 38 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, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 485 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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1984 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | M6 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |
