1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2003 BMW 325
To start off, 2003 BMW 325 is newer by 50 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, 2003 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 325 weights approximately 515 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 2003 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Palm Beach | 325 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
