1954 Allard K3 vs. 1970 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1970 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 16 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, 1970 Toyota 2000GT (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1954 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Allard K3 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Toyota 2000GT.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1954 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard K3 | 1970 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | K3 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
