1953 Allard K3 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord is newer by 17 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, 1953 Allard K3 (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard K3 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard K3 weights approximately 117 kg more than 1970 Opel Rekord. 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, 1953 Allard K3 (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard K3 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | K3 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
