1946 Allard J1 vs. 1996 BMW 840

To start off, 1996 BMW 840 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 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 870 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 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1. 1996 BMW 840 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 840 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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