1947 Allard K1 vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1975 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 911 weights approximately 8 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, 1975 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Allard K1 | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | K1 | 911 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |