1952 Allard K3 vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, both 1952 Allard K3 and 1952 Austin A 40 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 K3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Allard K3 (95 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Allard K3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard K3 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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, 1952 Allard K3 (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard K3 | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | K3 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |