1951 Allard K1 vs. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 30 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 464 more horse power than 1951 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1951 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 925 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Allard K1 | 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Allard | Aston Martin |
| Model | K1 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 549 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 113 L |
