1949 Allard J1 vs. 1975 BMW 1502
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J1 would be higher. 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 12 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. 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, 1949 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1975 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 1502 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
