1948 Allard K1 vs. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 62 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 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1948 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard K1 weights approximately 167 kg more than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1948 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard K1 | 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Allard | Maserati |
| Model | K1 | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 40 L |
