1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2003 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Copen 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 105 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. 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, 2003 Daihatsu Copen, 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) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. (120 Nm). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Copen.
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1953 Allard Palm Beach | 2003 Daihatsu Copen | |
Make | Allard | Daihatsu |
Model | Palm Beach | Copen |
Year Released | 1953 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 120 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |