1950 Allard J1 vs. 2007 BMW 118
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 57 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, 2007 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 118 weights approximately 210 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1950 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Allard J1 | 2007 BMW 118 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | J1 | 118 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
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 | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |