1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1974 Lada 1200
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 21 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, 1974 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lada 1200 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1974 Lada 1200 | |
Make | Allard | Lada |
Model | Palm Beach | 1200 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 46 L |