1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2008 Toyota Auris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Auris is newer by 55 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 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Auris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Auris (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Auris should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Auris weights approximately 670 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.
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, 2008 Toyota Auris, 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, 2008 Toyota Auris (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Auris 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 | 2008 Toyota Auris | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Palm Beach | Auris |
Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 15.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |