1948 Allard J1 vs. 1968 BMW 2800
To start off, 1968 BMW 2800 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2800 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1948 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, 1968 BMW 2800 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard J1. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1968 BMW 2800 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 2800 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
