1953 Allard K3 vs. 2000 Caterham C21
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 47 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, 2000 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard K3 weights approximately 532 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard K3 | 2000 Caterham C21 | |
| Make | Allard | Caterham |
| Model | K3 | C21 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2260 mm |
