1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 51 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 143 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 1115 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari 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 | 2004 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Allard | GMC |
| Model | Palm Beach | Safari |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 102 L |
