1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1994 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1994 Seat Marbella is newer by 40 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 31 more horse power than 1994 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1994 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 200 kg more than 1994 Seat Marbella. 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, 1994 Seat Marbella, 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard Palm Beach | 1994 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Allard | Seat |
| Model | Palm Beach | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2170 mm |
