1948 Allard K1 vs. 1995 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 47 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1948 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 108 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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard K1 | 1995 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Allard | De Tomaso |
| Model | K1 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
