1949 Allard J1 vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 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 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 525 weights approximately 580 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 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1. 2012 BMW 525 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. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Allard J1 | 2012 BMW 525 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | J1 | 525 |
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 | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |