1950 Allard K1 vs. 1956 BMW 503
To start off, 1956 BMW 503 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 503 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1950 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 503 weights approximately 433 kg more than 1950 Allard K1. 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, 1956 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard K1 | 1956 BMW 503 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | K1 | 503 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 75 L |
