1950 Allard J1 vs. 1977 BMW 520
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 27 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, 1977 BMW 520 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1950 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard J1 | 1977 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
