1948 Allard J1 vs. 1992 BMW 730
To start off, 1992 BMW 730 is newer by 44 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, 1992 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 730 weights approximately 460 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1992 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3915 cc | 2984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 90 L |
