1951 Allard K1 vs. 1962 BMW 1800
To start off, 1962 BMW 1800 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Allard K1 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1962 BMW 1800.
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 K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard K1 | 1962 BMW 1800 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | K1 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1771 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 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 | 1067 kg | 1043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 54 L |