1946 Allard J1 vs. 2008 BMW 335
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 62 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, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 415 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, 2008 BMW 335 (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 2008 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
