1946 Allard J1 vs. 1996 BMW 740
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 50 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 805 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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1. 1996 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1946 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1946 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1996 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3080 mm |
