1954 Allard K3 vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1968 Opel Commodore is newer by 14 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, both vehicles can yield 94 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Allard K3 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1968 Opel Commodore.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Allard K3 | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Allard | Opel |
Model | K3 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |