1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2008 Lada Niva
To start off, 2008 Lada Niva 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lada Niva weights approximately 405 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 2008 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 2008 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Allard | Lada |
| Model | Palm Beach | Niva |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2210 mm |
