1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 37 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster 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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird 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 | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Allard | Pontiac |
Model | Palm Beach | Firebird |
Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |