1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1995 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1995 Citroen Xantia is newer by 42 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 79 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 420 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, 1995 Citroen Xantia, 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1995 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Allard | Citroen |
| Model | Palm Beach | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
