1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2004 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2004 Toyota Celica 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Celica (140 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Celica weights approximately 264 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 Toyota Celica, 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 Toyota Celica (170 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | Palm Beach | Celica |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
