1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 55 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 9 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler 300. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 725 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, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Allard | Chrysler |
| Model | Palm Beach | 300 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3048 mm |
