1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1987 Skoda L
To start off, 1987 Skoda L is newer by 33 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 14 more horse power than 1987 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1987 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Skoda L weights approximately 5 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1954 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Allard Palm Beach | 1987 Skoda L | |
Make | Allard | Skoda |
Model | Palm Beach | L |
Year Released | 1954 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |