1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1991 Lexus LS
To start off, 1991 Lexus LS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lexus LS weights approximately 975 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Lexus LS (351 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. 1991 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1956 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1956 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1991 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Allard | Lexus |
| Model | Palm Beach | LS |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2820 mm |
