1951 Allard J1 vs. 1995 BMW 525
To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 44 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, 1995 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1951 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 525 weights approximately 404 kg more than 1951 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, 1951 Allard J1 (305 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 525. (285 Nm). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 1995 BMW 525 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | J1 | 525 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 285 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |