1950 Allard K1 vs. 1957 Austin Princess
To start off, 1957 Austin Princess is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1950 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 1113 kg more than 1950 Allard K1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1957 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard K1 | 1957 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | K1 | Princess |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3360 mm |
