1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 54 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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Allard | Mazda |
Model | Palm Beach | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |