1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2003 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 49 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, 2003 Daihatsu Copen (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 20 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Copen.
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, 2003 Daihatsu Copen, 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) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. (120 Nm). This means 1954 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard Palm Beach | 2003 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Allard | Daihatsu |
| Model | Palm Beach | Copen |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
