1957 Allard GT vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 1987 Volvo 760 is newer by 30 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. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 760. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 760 weights approximately 210 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, 1957 Allard GT (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 760. (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Allard | Volvo |
| Model | GT | 760 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |
