1949 Allard J1 vs. 1975 BMW 320
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
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 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1975 BMW 320 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | J1 | 320 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 52 L |