1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1988 Renault 19
To start off, 1988 Renault 19 is newer by 34 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, 1988 Renault 19 (79 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 19 weights approximately 60 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.
Because 1954 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Renault 19, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (107 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1954 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19. 1988 Renault 19 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. 1988 Renault 19 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard Palm Beach | 1988 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Allard | Renault |
| Model | Palm Beach | 19 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
