1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1987 Honda Legend
To start off, 1987 Honda Legend is newer by 34 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Legend (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Legend weights approximately 540 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. 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, 1987 Honda Legend, 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, 1987 Honda Legend (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. 1987 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1953 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1953 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1987 Honda Legend | |
Make | Allard | Honda |
Model | Palm Beach | Legend |
Year Released | 1953 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2675 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |