1953 Allard K3 vs. 1990 Alpine A 610
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 37 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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 232 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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard K3. (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard K3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard K3 | 1990 Alpine A 610 | |
| Make | Allard | Alpine |
| Model | K3 | A 610 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1414 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
