1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1981 Opel Ascona 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 85 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | Palm Beach | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
