1949 Allard J1 vs. 1989 BMW 750
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 40 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 780 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1. 1989 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. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1989 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| 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 | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
