1949 Allard J1 vs. 1979 BMW 732
To start off, 1979 BMW 732 is newer by 30 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, 1979 BMW 732 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1949 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, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 732. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 732.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard J1 | 1979 BMW 732 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | J1 | 732 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 86 mm |
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 | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |