1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 1954 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker has automatic transmission and 1954 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1954 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard Palm Beach | 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Allard | Chrysler |
| Model | Palm Beach | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5421 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |
