1951 Allard J1 vs. 2009 BMW 118
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 58 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, 2009 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1951 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 240 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 2009 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1951 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1951 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard J1 | 2009 BMW 118 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | J1 | 118 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 51 L |