1957 Allard GT vs. 1980 BMW 725
To start off, 1980 BMW 725 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard GT would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 725.
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, 1957 Allard GT (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 1980 BMW 725 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | GT | 725 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 71.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
