1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1968 Jaguar XJ-13
To start off, 1968 Jaguar XJ-13 is newer by 15 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 4,990 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar XJ-13 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar XJ-13 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Jaguar XJ-13 (570 Nm @ 6300 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar XJ-13 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 | 1968 Jaguar XJ-13 | |
| Make | Allard | Jaguar |
| Model | Palm Beach | XJ-13 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1000 mm |
