1953 Allard K3 vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 17 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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Allard K3. (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard K3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 223 kg more than 1953 Allard K3. 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, both vehicles can yield 217 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard K3 | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Allard | Plymouth |
| Model | K3 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
