1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1996 Volvo 850
To start off, 1996 Volvo 850 is newer by 43 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 49 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 850. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 850 weights approximately 492 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, 1996 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, 1996 Volvo 850 (290 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo 850 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 | 1996 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Allard | Volvo |
| Model | Palm Beach | 850 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1457 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 |
