1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 57 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 11 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 355 kg more 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, 2010 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 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 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Palm Beach | 120 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |