1949 Allard K1 vs. 1949 Maserati A6G
To start off, both 1949 Allard K1 and 1949 Maserati A6G were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1949 Maserati A6G. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1949 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard K1 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1949 Maserati A6G. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard K1 | 1949 Maserati A6G | |
| Make | Allard | Maserati |
| Model | K1 | A6G |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 875 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
