1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1972 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1972 Jaguar XJ is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar XJ (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 990 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, 1972 Jaguar XJ (408 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. 1972 Jaguar XJ 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. 1972 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard Palm Beach | 1972 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Allard | Jaguar |
| Model | Palm Beach | XJ |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |
