1947 Allard J1 vs. 1968 BMW 2000
To start off, 1968 BMW 2000 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 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Allard J1 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000.
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, 1947 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1947 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Allard J1 | 1968 BMW 2000 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3620 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
