1950 Allard K1 vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 55 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, 2005 Toyota MR2 (150 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1950 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Allard K1 weights approximately 2 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1950 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard K1 | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | K1 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 48 L |
