1948 Allard K1 vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1966 Lancia Flavia is newer by 18 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 9 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 123 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1948 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard K1 | 1966 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Allard | Lancia |
| Model | K1 | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 55 L |
