1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva 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 1,774 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lada Niva (78 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Lada Niva (131 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Lada Niva 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 | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Allard | Lada |
| Model | Palm Beach | Niva |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1774 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 42 L |
