1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2008 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Sirion is newer by 53 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 86 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (101 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 145 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. 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, 2008 Daihatsu Sirion, 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 2008 Daihatsu Sirion | |
| Make | Allard | Daihatsu |
| Model | Palm Beach | Sirion |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
