1946 Allard J1 vs. 2006 BMW M3
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 60 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, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 635 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, 2006 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 2006 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
