1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager
To start off, 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager is newer by 50 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 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager (150 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 1058 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.
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, 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager, 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, 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager 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 | 2005 Chrysler Grand Voyager | |
| Make | Allard | Chrysler |
| Model | Palm Beach | Grand Voyager |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1938 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3040 mm |
