1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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 39 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 593 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.

Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy
Make Allard Subaru
Model Palm Beach Legacy
Year Released 1953 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3441 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 187 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear AWD
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 965 kg 1558 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 4775 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1535 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2750 mm


 

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