1953 Allard K3 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 306 kg more than 1953 Allard K3. 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard K3. (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard K3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard K3 | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Allard | Chevrolet |
| Model | K3 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
