1950 Allard K1 vs. 1959 Austin A 35
To start off, 1959 Austin A 35 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Allard K1 would be higher. 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 51 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Allard K1 weights approximately 377 kg more than 1959 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1950 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard K1 | 1959 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | K1 | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 26 L |
