1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1980 Austin Marina
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 26 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 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 12 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Allard Palm Beach | 1980 Austin Marina | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | Palm Beach | Marina |
Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |