1957 Allard GT vs. 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 46 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. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1957 Allard GT. (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard GT weights approximately 42 kg more than 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 (638 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard GT. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 2003 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Allard | Nissan |
| Model | GT | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
