1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 53 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1120 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, 2006 Kia Sorento, 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, 2006 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento 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 | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Allard | Kia |
Model | Palm Beach | Sorento |
Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |