1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto 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 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Picanto weights approximately 48 kg more than 1954 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 2008 Kia Picanto, 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard Palm Beach | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Allard | Kia |
| Model | Palm Beach | Picanto |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 35 L |
