1948 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1951 Allard K1
To start off, 1951 Allard K1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1951 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 433 kg more than 1951 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1951 Allard K1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | 6C | K1 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2442 cc | 3622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 77.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 113 L |