1948 Allard K1 vs. 2009 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 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 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1948 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard K1 weights approximately 107 kg more than 2009 Mazda B2300.
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, 2009 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard K1 | 2009 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Allard | Mazda |
| Model | K1 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 62 L |
