1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2004 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 2004 Mazda Laputa 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 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 135 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 215 kg more than 2004 Mazda Laputa. 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 Mazda Laputa, 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Laputa. (61 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 2004 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Allard | Mazda |
| Model | Palm Beach | Laputa |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
