1948 Allard J1 vs. 1987 BMW 318
To start off, 1987 BMW 318 is newer by 39 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 3,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard J1 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1987 BMW 318.
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, 1948 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 318. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1987 BMW 318 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | J1 | 318 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3915 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |