1954 Allard K3 vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, both 1954 Allard K3 and 1954 Lancia Aurelia were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Allard K3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1954 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Allard K3 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1954 Allard K3 (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Allard K3 | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Allard | Lancia |
Model | K3 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |