1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1993 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1993 Citroen Xantia is newer by 38 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 84 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 271 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1955 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 1955 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Xantia, 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, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1993 Citroen Xantia | |
Make | Allard | Citroen |
Model | Palm Beach | Xantia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |