1946 Allard K1 vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 24 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, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard K1 weights approximately 477 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven.
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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1946 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard K1 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Allard | Lotus |
Model | K1 | Seven |
Year Released | 1946 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 34 L |