1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1980 Fiat Panda
To start off, 1980 Fiat Panda is newer by 27 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, 1980 Fiat Panda (48 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Fiat Panda 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 1980 Fiat Panda.
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, 1980 Fiat Panda, 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, 1980 Fiat Panda (147 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm). This means 1980 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1980 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Allard | Fiat |
Model | Palm Beach | Panda |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 820 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |