1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1986 Fiat Panda
To start off, 1986 Fiat Panda is newer by 33 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Panda. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 70 kg more than 1986 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Panda. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1986 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Allard | Fiat |
Model | Palm Beach | Panda |
Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 20.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2170 mm |