1946 Allard J1 vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 66 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, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 320 weights approximately 470 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, 2012 BMW 320 (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
