1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2011 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Charger is newer by 58 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Charger weights approximately 957 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.
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, 2011 Dodge Charger (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. 2011 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1953 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1953 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 2011 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Allard | Dodge |
Model | Palm Beach | Charger |
Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |