1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 46 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 384 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.
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, 2002 Honda Civic, 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, 2002 Honda Civic (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 2002 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Allard | Honda |
| Model | Palm Beach | Civic |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1264 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
