1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 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 Pontiac SV 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac SV 6 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 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Allard | Pontiac |
| Model | Palm Beach | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3080 mm |
