1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 59 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, 2013 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Fiat 500 weights approximately 248 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, 2013 Fiat 500, 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500. 2013 Fiat 500 has automatic transmission and 1954 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1954 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard Palm Beach | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | Palm Beach | 500 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
