1954 Allard K3 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, both 1954 Allard K3 and 1954 Oldsmobile 88 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1954 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Allard K3. (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Allard K3.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Allard K3 | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
Make | Allard | Oldsmobile |
Model | K3 | 88 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 5320 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3110 mm |