1948 Allard K1 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 52 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1948 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard K1 weights approximately 607 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard K1 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Allard | Caterham |
| Model | K1 | 7 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 89.3 mm |
| 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 | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2230 mm |
