1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1996 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1996 Lancia Delta 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 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lancia Delta (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Delta weights approximately 250 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, 1996 Lancia Delta, 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lancia Delta. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard Palm Beach | 1996 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Allard | Lancia |
| Model | Palm Beach | Delta |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
