1948 Allard J1 vs. 1994 BMW 854
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 46 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 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 860 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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard J1. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard J1. 1994 BMW 854 has automatic transmission and 1948 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1948 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 854 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 1994 BMW 854 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 854 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 5378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
