1949 Allard K1 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1949 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 458 kg more than 1949 Allard K1. 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, 1949 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1949 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard K1 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | K1 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 53 L |
