1952 Allard K3 vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 31 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, 1983 Toyota Celica (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1952 Allard K3. (95 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard K3 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica.
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 1983 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1952 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard K3 | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | K3 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
