1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 19 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, 1972 Simca 1000 (52 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 20 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Allard | Simca |
Model | Palm Beach | 1000 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1118 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |