1948 Allard J1 vs. 1988 BMW 524
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 40 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, 1988 BMW 524 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 524 should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 215 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, 1948 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1988 BMW 524 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | J1 | 524 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3915 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |