1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2013 Acura TL
To start off, 2013 Acura TL is newer by 60 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura TL (279 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura TL weights approximately 725 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 2013 Acura TL 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, 2013 Acura TL 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, 2013 Acura TL (343 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Acura TL 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 | 2013 Acura TL | |
| Make | Allard | Acura |
| Model | Palm Beach | TL |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2775 mm |
