1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1954 DKW Coupe
To start off, 1956 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 DKW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 DKW Coupe would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 DKW Coupe. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 DKW Coupe weights approximately 39 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1956 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 1956 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1954 DKW Coupe, 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, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Coupe. (69 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1954 DKW Coupe | |
| Make | Allard | DKW |
| Model | Palm Beach | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
