1949 Allard J1 vs. 1987 BMW 750
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 38 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 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 840 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1949 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1949 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1987 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 4986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
