1950 Allard K1 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1950 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Allard K1 weights approximately 217 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1950 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1950 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Allard K1 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | K1 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |