1953 Allard K3 vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1968 Mazda Cosmo 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, both vehicles can yield 94 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard K3 weights approximately 242 kg more than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard K3 | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Allard | Mazda |
| Model | K3 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 57 L |
