1953 Allard K3 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 35 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (214 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 43 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (351 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard K3. (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard K3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard K3 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Allard | Porsche |
| Model | K3 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 214 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
| 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 | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2390 mm |
