1957 Allard GT vs. 2008 BMW 120
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 51 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 41 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 225 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 2008 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | GT | 120 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
