1957 Allard GT vs. 2004 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 47 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, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Allard GT. (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard GT weights approximately 210 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
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, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard GT. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 2004 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Allard | Vauxhall |
| Model | GT | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 36 L |
