1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 82 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (105 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 442 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (145 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Allard | Suzuki |
Model | Palm Beach | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1407 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1695 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |