1946 Allard K1 vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1965 Avanti Avanti is newer by 19 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1946 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 393 kg more than 1946 Allard K1. 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard K1. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard K1 | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Allard | Avanti |
| Model | K1 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 138 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 95 L |
