1949 Allard J1 vs. 2009 BMW 328
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 60 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, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1.
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, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 2009 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |
