1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 53 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 562 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. 2009 Nissan Armada 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. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Allard | Nissan |
| Model | Palm Beach | Armada |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 106 L |
