1954 Allard K3 vs. 1963 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1963 Fiat 1300 is newer by 9 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 30 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Allard K3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Allard K3 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1300. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard K3 | 1963 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | K3 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 37 L |
