1950 Allard J1 vs. 2005 BMW 318
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 55 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, 2005 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 375 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, 1950 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318. 2005 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1950 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1950 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard J1 | 2005 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
| 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 | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
