1953 Allard K3 vs. 1990 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1990 Lotus Esprit 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 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard K3 weights approximately 7 kg more than 1990 Lotus Esprit.
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 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard K3. (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard K3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard K3 | 1990 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Allard | Lotus |
| Model | K3 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
