1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2005 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2005 Toyota Ipsum 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Ipsum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Ipsum (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 914 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 Toyota Ipsum, 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 Toyota Ipsum (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Ipsum 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 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | Palm Beach | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
