1949 Allard J1 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 64 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 1030 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2855 mm |
