1963 AC Cobra vs. 1948 Allard K1
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Allard K1 would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1948 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard K1 weights approximately 17 kg more than 1963 AC Cobra.
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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1948 Allard K1 | |
| Make | AC | Allard |
| Model | Cobra | K1 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 113 L |
