1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1947 Alvis TA 14
To start off, 1953 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Alvis TA 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Alvis TA 14 would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1947 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1947 Alvis TA 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Alvis TA 14 weights approximately 457 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1947 Alvis TA 14 | |
| Make | Allard | Alvis |
| Model | Palm Beach | TA 14 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
