1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 Honda Pilot

To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 990 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, 2009 Honda Pilot, 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot
Make Allard Honda
Model Palm Beach Pilot
Year Released 1955 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3442 cc 3471 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 965 kg 1955 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2780 mm