1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1953 Allard K3
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 21 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard K3 weights approximately 142 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1953 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1953 Allard K3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | Giulia | K3 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |
