1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2001 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2001 Toyota Celica is newer by 48 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 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Celica (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Celica weights approximately 279 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Toyota Celica, 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, 2001 Toyota Celica (180 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Celica 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 | 2001 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | Palm Beach | Celica |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
