1949 Allard K1 vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 38 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1949 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1949 Allard K1. 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard K1. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 has automatic transmission and 1949 Allard K1 has manual transmission. 1949 Allard K1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Allard K1 | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | K1 | 230 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |