1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2010 Kia Rio
To start off, 2010 Kia Rio is newer by 56 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, 2010 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Rio weights approximately 193 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, 2010 Kia Rio, 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Allard Palm Beach | 2010 Kia Rio | |
Make | Allard | Kia |
Model | Palm Beach | Rio |
Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1073 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4249 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |