1949 Allard K1 vs. 1975 Mazda 929
To start off, 1975 Mazda 929 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard K1 would be higher. 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 2 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 weights approximately 93 kg more than 1949 Allard K1.
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, 1949 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard K1 | 1975 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Allard | Mazda |
Model | K1 | 929 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 65 L |