1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 281 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, 2004 Honda Civic, 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, 2004 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic | |
Make | Allard | Honda |
Model | Palm Beach | Civic |
Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1121 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |