1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius is newer by 57 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 93 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Prius. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 519 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, 2013 Toyota Prius, 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Palm Beach | Prius |
Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1575 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |