1950 Allard J1 vs. 2002 Alpina B 10
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 52 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 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 670 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, 2002 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard J1 | 2002 Alpina B 10 | |
| Make | Allard | Alpina |
| Model | J1 | B 10 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 4619 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 342 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1690 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 |
