1953 Allard K3 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 26 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 158 kg more than 1953 Allard K3.
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.
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1953 Allard K3 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Allard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | K3 | E |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |