1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 49 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 576 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage 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, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Allard | Kia |
| Model | Palm Beach | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1542 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
