1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1966 Austin-Healey Sprite
To start off, 1966 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 13 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin-Healey Sprite weights approximately 300 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.
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1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1966 Austin-Healey Sprite | |
Make | Allard | Austin-Healey |
Model | Palm Beach | Sprite |
Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2040 mm |