1953 Allard K3 vs. 1953 Alvis TB 21
To start off, both 1953 Allard K3 and 1953 Alvis TB 21 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Allard K3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Allard K3 (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TB 21. (92 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard K3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alvis TB 21.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Allard K3 (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alvis TB 21. (204 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1953 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alvis TB 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard K3 | 1953 Alvis TB 21 | |
| Make | Allard | Alvis |
| Model | K3 | TB 21 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
