1946 Allard K1 vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 61 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1946 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard K1 weights approximately 117 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1946 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard K1 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Allard | Lotus |
| Model | K1 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 138 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| 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 | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 40 L |
