1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2004 Pontiac GTO is newer by 50 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 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 810 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.
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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO 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 | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Allard | Pontiac |
| Model | Palm Beach | GTO |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5669 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
