1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star
To start off, 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star is newer by 45 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 90 more horse power than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star weights approximately 185 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, 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star, 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star | |
| Make | Allard | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Palm Beach | Space Star |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
