1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1954 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1954 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 1954 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1954 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Allard Palm Beach | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Allard | Fiat |
Model | Palm Beach | 1400 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |