1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1971 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Newport is newer by 18 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 950 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Chrysler Newport (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport 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 | 1971 Chrysler Newport | |
Make | Allard | Chrysler |
Model | Palm Beach | Newport |
Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3160 mm |