1951 Allard K1 vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 1980 Porsche 911 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, 1980 Porsche 911 (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1951 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 911 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1951 Allard K1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Porsche 911 (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Allard K1 | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | K1 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 80 L |
