1957 AC Aceca vs. 1952 Allard K3
To start off, 1957 AC Aceca is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard K3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard K3 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard K3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1952 Allard K3. (95 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard K3 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca.
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, 1952 Allard K3 (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1952 Allard K3 | |
| Make | AC | Allard |
| Model | Aceca | K3 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
