1953 Allard K3 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard K3 weights approximately 107 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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, 1974 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard K3. (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard K3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard K3 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | K3 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
