1947 Allard J1 vs. 1973 BMW 3.3
To start off, 1973 BMW 3.3 is newer by 26 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, 1973 BMW 3.3 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1947 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1947 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, 1973 BMW 3.3 (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Allard J1. 1973 BMW 3.3 has automatic transmission and 1947 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1947 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1947 Allard J1 | 1973 BMW 3.3 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | J1 | 3.3 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3620 cc | 3295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |