1954 Allard K3 vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 is newer by 21 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 13 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Allard K3 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 240 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1954 Allard K3.
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 1975 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1954 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard K3 | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Allard | Volvo |
| Model | K3 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
