1957 Allard GT vs. 1995 BMW 520
To start off, 1995 BMW 520 is newer by 38 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 60 more horse power than 1995 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 520 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1957 Allard GT.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 1995 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | GT | 520 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
