1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2007 Seat Alhambra 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 759 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 2007 Seat Alhambra, 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, 2007 Seat Alhambra (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Alhambra 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 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Allard | Seat |
| Model | Palm Beach | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
