1988 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1953 Allard K3
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 35 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard K3 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1953 Allard K3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | 75 | K3 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 38 L |
