1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1953 Allard K3
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Allard K3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Allard K3 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Allard K3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard K3 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1953 Allard K3 (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1953 Allard K3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | Giulietta | K3 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 38 L |