1953 Allard K3 vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 56 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, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1953 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard K3 | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | K3 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
