1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2000 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2000 Opel Zafira is newer by 46 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, 2000 Opel Zafira (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Zafira weights approximately 200 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, 2000 Opel Zafira, 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, 2000 Opel Zafira (203 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 2000 Opel Zafira 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 | 2000 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Allard | Opel |
Model | Palm Beach | Zafira |
Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 203 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 94.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |