1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2003 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Sharan 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 39 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 709 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, 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Sharan. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 2003 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Allard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Palm Beach | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
