1947 Allard J1 vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,620 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Allard J1 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1947 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Allard J1 | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3620 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
