1950 Allard J1 vs. 2011 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2011 BMW 1 Series is newer by 61 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, 2011 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 505 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, 2011 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard J1 | 2011 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 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 | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2659 mm |
