1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1989 Audi 100
To start off, 1989 Audi 100 is newer by 36 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 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 1989 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi 100 (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi 100 weights approximately 440 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, 1989 Audi 100, 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, 1989 Audi 100 (270 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Audi 100 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 | 1989 Audi 100 | |
| Make | Allard | Audi |
| Model | Palm Beach | 100 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
