1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 42 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 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Ram weights approximately 182 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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard Palm Beach | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Allard | Dodge |
| Model | Palm Beach | Ram |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3530 mm |
