1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2013 Mini Coupe
To start off, 2013 Mini Coupe 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Coupe (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Coupe should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Coupe weights approximately 325 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, 2013 Mini Coupe, 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, 2013 Mini Coupe (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Coupe 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 Mini Coupe | |
| Make | Allard | Mini |
| Model | Palm Beach | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
