1952 Allard K2 vs. 1952 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, both 1952 Allard K2 and 1952 Austin-Healey 100 were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard K2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1952 Allard K2. (85 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard K2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard K2 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1952 Austin-Healey 100.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard K2 | 1952 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Allard | Austin-Healey |
| Model | K2 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2290 mm |
