1951 Allard J1 vs. 1984 BMW 323
To start off, 1984 BMW 323 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1951 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Allard J1 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1984 BMW 323.
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, 1951 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 323. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Allard J1 | 1984 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | J1 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
