1949 Allard J1 vs. 1949 BMW 340
To start off, both 1949 Allard J1 and 1949 BMW 340 were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1949 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 BMW 340 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1949 Allard J1.
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.
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1949 Allard J1 | 1949 BMW 340 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | J1 | 340 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2880 mm |