1948 Allard J1 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 62 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, 2010 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1948 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 385 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1948 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard J1 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3915 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 53 L |
