1946 Allard J1 vs. 1993 BMW 840
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 47 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 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 810 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1993 BMW 840 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 840 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
