1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 58 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 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion tC weights approximately 412 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 2013 Scion tC | |
Make | Allard | Scion |
Model | Palm Beach | tC |
Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1377 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |