1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1974 Peugeot 304
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 304 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 304 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1953 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 304, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1974 Peugeot 304 | |
Make | Allard | Peugeot |
Model | Palm Beach | 304 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |