1954 Allard K3 vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 51 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, 2005 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1954 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1954 Allard K3. 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, 2005 BMW 330 (420 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Allard K3. (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Allard K3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard K3 | 2005 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | K3 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
