1954 Allard K3 vs. 1956 Austin A 40
To start off, 1956 Austin A 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Allard K3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Allard K3 would be higher. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Allard K3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Allard K3 (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Allard K3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Allard K3 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1956 Austin A 40. 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 Allard K3 (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1954 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard K3 | 1956 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | K3 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
