1946 Allard K1 vs. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 50 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 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1946 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 533 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, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Allard K1. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1996 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard K1 | 1996 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Allard | Vauxhall |
| Model | K1 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3300 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 | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
