1950 Allard K1 vs. 1950 Citroen 15
To start off, both 1950 Allard K1 and 1950 Citroen 15 were released in the same year (1950). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1950 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1950 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Citroen 15 weights approximately 259 kg more than 1950 Allard K1.
Because 1950 Allard K1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Allard K1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard K1 | 1950 Citroen 15 | |
| Make | Allard | Citroen |
| Model | K1 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2867 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3100 mm |
