1954 Allard K3 vs. 2005 BMW 530
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 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 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1954 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 475 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 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Allard K3. (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 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 530 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | K3 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
