1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2003 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2003 Fiat Siena is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Siena. (70 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Siena weights approximately 140 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1957 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 1957 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Siena, 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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Siena. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2003 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | Palm Beach | Siena |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |
