1951 Allard K1 vs. 1980 Morgan 4
To start off, 1980 Morgan 4 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Allard K1 weights approximately 407 kg more than 1980 Morgan 4.
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, 1951 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1951 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Allard K1 | 1980 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Allard | Morgan |
Model | K1 | 4 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |