1948 Allard K1 vs. 1953 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1953 Fiat 1900 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1948 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, 1948 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1948 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard K1 | 1953 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | K1 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 35 L |
