1950 Allard J1 vs. 1975 BMW Coupe
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1950 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, 1975 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Allard J1. (203 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard J1 | 1975 BMW Coupe | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
