1954 Allard K3 vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 25 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 43 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Allard K3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Allard K3 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard K3 | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | K3 | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 43 L |
