1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Honda Accord

To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 59 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (148 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.

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, 2012 Honda Accord, 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, 2012 Honda Accord (350 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. 2012 Honda Accord 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. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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