1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1961 Austin A 40
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 8 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 80 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1961 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | Palm Beach | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
