1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1981 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1981 Alpina B 10 is newer by 28 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 1981 Alpina B 10 (469 Nm) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm). This means 1981 Alpina B 10 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 | 1981 Alpina B 10 | |
| Make | Allard | Alpina |
| Model | Palm Beach | B 10 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 469 Nm |
| 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 | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
