1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1994 Volvo 850
To start off, 1994 Volvo 850 is newer by 41 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1994 Volvo 850. (124 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1994 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volvo 850 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 1994 Volvo 850, 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 850. (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1994 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Allard | Volvo |
Model | Palm Beach | 850 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |