1949 Allard K1 vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 32 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 29 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard K1 weights approximately 212 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1949 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1949 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard K1 | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Allard | Vauxhall |
| Model | K1 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 61 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 | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 45 L |
