1946 Allard K1 vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1982 Nissan Silvia is newer by 36 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, 1982 Nissan Silvia (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1946 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard K1 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1946 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Allard K1 | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Allard | Nissan |
Model | K1 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1946 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |