1953 Allard K3 vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1985 Nissan Silvia 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 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Allard K3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 13 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, 1953 Allard K3 (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Silvia. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard K3 | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Allard | Nissan |
Model | K3 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |