1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 54 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1140 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato 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 | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | Palm Beach | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
