1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1967 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1967 Vauxhall Viva is newer by 14 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, 1967 Vauxhall Viva (69 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Vauxhall Viva should accelerate faster 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 | 1967 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Allard | Vauxhall |
| Model | Palm Beach | Viva |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1159 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
