1949 Allard J1 vs. 1981 BMW 528
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 32 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, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 528 weights approximately 280 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, 1981 BMW 528 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1981 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 528 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 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 | 1020 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |
