1953 Allard K3 vs. 1971 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1971 Opel Ascona is newer by 18 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 35 more horse power than 1971 Opel Ascona. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard K3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard K3 weights approximately 272 kg more than 1971 Opel Ascona. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Ascona. (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard K3 | 1971 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | K3 | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
