1949 Allard J1 vs. 2008 BMW 523
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 59 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, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 470 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, 2008 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 2008 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 523 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78.8 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2890 mm |
