1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 3,441 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 67 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Allard | Land Rover |
Model | Palm Beach | Defender |
Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |