1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1993 Opel Corsa

To start off, 1993 Opel Corsa is newer by 40 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Corsa (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 45 kg more than 1993 Opel Corsa.

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, 1993 Opel Corsa, 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, 1993 Opel Corsa (103 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Corsa 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 1993 Opel Corsa
Make Allard Opel
Model Palm Beach Corsa
Year Released 1953 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1508 cc 1389 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 47 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 101 Nm 103 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 77.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 73.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 795 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 3740 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2350 mm


 

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