1952 Allard K3 vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1982 Nissan Silvia is newer by 30 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 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard K3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Silvia (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1952 Allard K3. (95 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard K3 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1952 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard K3 | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Allard | Nissan |
Model | K3 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |