1946 Allard K1 vs. 1972 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1972 Chrysler 160 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1946 Allard K1.
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, 1946 Allard K1 (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1946 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard K1 | 1972 Chrysler 160 | |
| Make | Allard | Chrysler |
| Model | K1 | 160 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
