1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Atos is newer by 56 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Atos weights approximately 5 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, 2009 Hyundai Atos, 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 2009 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Allard | Hyundai |
| Model | Palm Beach | Atos |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |
