1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Honda Element 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 20 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 985 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 2009 Honda Element 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, 2009 Honda Element 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 2009 Honda Element | |
Make | Allard | Honda |
Model | Palm Beach | Element |
Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |