1952 Allard K3 vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard K3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard K3 would be higher. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1952 Allard K3. (95 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 580 kg more than 1952 Allard K3. 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard K3. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard K3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard K3 | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Allard | Pontiac |
| Model | K3 | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |
