1953 Allard K3 vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 43 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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 218 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 GAZ 3110. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard K3 | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Allard | GAZ |
| Model | K3 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
