1953 Allard K3 vs. 1968 Audi 100
To start off, 1968 Audi 100 is newer by 15 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, 1968 Audi 100 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard K3 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1968 Audi 100.
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, 1953 Allard K3 (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Audi 100. (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard K3 | 1968 Audi 100 | |
| Make | Allard | Audi |
| Model | K3 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1760 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |
