1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1953 Allard K3
To start off, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 1 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, 1953 Allard K3 (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard K3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard K3 weights approximately 362 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1953 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1953 Allard K3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | Giulietta | K3 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 38 L |