1953 Allard K3 vs. 1959 BMW 503
To start off, 1959 BMW 503 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Allard K3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Allard K3 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Allard K3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 503 (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 318 kg more than 1953 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, 1959 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard K3. (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard K3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard K3 | 1959 BMW 503 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | K3 | 503 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
