1947 Allard K1 vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Sport Spider is newer by 48 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, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1947 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 1947 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Allard K1 weights approximately 137 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1947 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Allard K1 | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
| Make | Allard | Renault |
| Model | K1 | Sport Spider |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 50 L |
