1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 3,441 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 81 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 345 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Allard | Subaru |
| Model | Palm Beach | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2619 mm |
