1954 Allard K3 vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1959 Skoda 440 is newer by 5 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 50 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Allard K3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Allard K3 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1959 Skoda 440. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard K3 | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Allard | Skoda |
| Model | K3 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
