1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1975 Mini MK I
To start off, 1975 Mini MK I is newer by 22 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, 1975 Mini MK I (48 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mini MK I 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 190 kg more than 1975 Mini MK I.
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, 1975 Mini MK I, 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 (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mini MK I. (81 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mini MK I.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1975 Mini MK I | |
| Make | Allard | Mini |
| Model | Palm Beach | MK I |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2040 mm |
