1957 Allard GT vs. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard GT would be higher. Both 1957 Allard GT and 1958 Jaguar MK VIII are equipped with a 3,442 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 625 kg more than 1957 Allard GT.
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, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard GT. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard GT.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard GT | 1958 Jaguar MK VIII | |
Make | Allard | Jaguar |
Model | GT | MK VIII |
Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 77 L |