1949 Allard J1 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 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 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 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, 2012 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1. 2012 BMW 530 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 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Allard J1 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | J1 | 530 |
Year Released | 1949 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |