1948 Allard K1 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1948 Allard K1 and 1948 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1948). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1948 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 228 kg more than 1948 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. Let's talk about torque, 1948 Jaguar XK (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard K1 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Allard | Jaguar |
| Model | K1 | XK |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 106 mm |
| 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 | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 63 L |
