1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 451 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 Volkswagen Jetta, 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 Volkswagen Jetta (172 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Allard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Palm Beach | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2480 mm |
