1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 54 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 33 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 995 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter 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 | 2009 Dodge Sprinter | |
Make | Allard | Dodge |
Model | Palm Beach | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3670 mm |