1950 Allard J1 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 62 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, 2012 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1.
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, 2012 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Allard J1. 2012 BMW 535 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. 2012 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard J1 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2968 mm |
