1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2011 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Alto 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Alto (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Alto should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki Alto weights approximately 45 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.
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, 2011 Suzuki Alto, 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 (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Alto. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 2011 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Allard | Suzuki |
| Model | Palm Beach | Alto |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
