1946 Allard K1 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1958 Land Rover 109 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Allard K1 (85 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 633 kg more than 1946 Allard K1.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1946 Allard K1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1946 Allard K1 (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1946 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard K1 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Allard | Land Rover |
| Model | K1 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2780 mm |
