1949 Allard J1 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 63 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 255 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, 2012 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
