1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2003 Daihatsu Naked
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Naked 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 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 124 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 149 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. 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, 2003 Daihatsu Naked, 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 2003 Daihatsu Naked | |
| Make | Allard | Daihatsu |
| Model | Palm Beach | Naked |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
