1948 Allard J1 vs. 1995 BMW 520
To start off, 1995 BMW 520 is newer by 47 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, 1995 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 520 weights approximately 468 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 (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Allard J1 | 1995 BMW 520 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | J1 | 520 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |