1949 Allard J1 vs. 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen
To start off, both 1949 Allard J1 and 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | Veritas Rennsportwagen |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2260 mm |
