1947 Allard K1 vs. 1957 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1957 Fiat 1400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1947 Allard K1.
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, 1947 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1947 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Allard K1 | 1957 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | K1 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3700 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 50 L |
