1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1960 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1960 Lancia Flavia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flavia (91 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1953 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1960 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Allard | Lancia |
Model | Palm Beach | Flavia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 42 L |