1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe

To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 48 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1297 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.

Compare all specifications:

1955 Allard Palm Beach 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe
Make Allard Chevrolet
Model Palm Beach Tahoe
Year Released 1955 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3442 cc 4807 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 393 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 965 kg 2262 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2950 mm


 

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