1948 Allard K1 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 61 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, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1948 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 618 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, 1948 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1948 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard K1 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Allard | Honda |
| Model | K1 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 87.3 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 | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 50 L |
