1954 Allard K3 vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 24 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1954 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Allard K3 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Allard | Porsche |
Model | K3 | 924 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 84.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |