1948 Allard K1 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 31 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) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard K1 weights approximately 197 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1948 Allard K1 has manual transmission. 1948 Allard K1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard K1 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | K1 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
