1946 Allard K1 vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 1961 Seat 1400 is newer by 15 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard K1 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1961 Seat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1946 Allard K1 (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1946 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard K1 | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Allard | Seat |
Model | K1 | 1400 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |