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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 545 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.
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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 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 | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Allard | Mazda |
Model | Palm Beach | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1306 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |