1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1997 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1997 Skoda Felicia is newer by 42 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 135 more horse power than 1997 Skoda Felicia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1997 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 45 kg more than 1997 Skoda Felicia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Skoda Felicia, 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Skoda Felicia. (95 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1997 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Allard | Skoda |
| Model | Palm Beach | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
