1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla 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, 1974 Toyota Corolla (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 50 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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 1974 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1953 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1953 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Palm Beach | Corolla |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |