1946 Allard J1 vs. 2004 BMW 525
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 58 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, 2004 BMW 525 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 730 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, 2004 BMW 525 (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 2004 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2890 mm |
