1953 Allard K3 vs. 1973 Fiat 132
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 20 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, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard K3 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard K3 | 1973 Fiat 132 | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | K3 | 132 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1754 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 79.2 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 | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
