1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1984 Lada Niva
To start off, 1984 Lada Niva is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1984 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1984 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lada Niva weights approximately 185 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1984 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1984 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Allard | Lada |
| Model | Palm Beach | Niva |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2210 mm |
