1946 Allard K1 vs. 1983 BMW 323
To start off, 1983 BMW 323 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1946 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 323 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1946 Allard K1. 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, 1983 BMW 323 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard K1. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard K1 | 1983 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | K1 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 138 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1127 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 55 L |
