1946 Allard K1 vs. 1995 BMW 318
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 49 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, 1995 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1946 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 308 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, 1946 Allard K1 (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1946 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard K1 | 1995 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | K1 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 138 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 63 L |
