1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2009 Citroen Xsara is newer by 52 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 326 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, 2009 Citroen Xsara, 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Xsara. (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2009 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Allard | Citroen |
| Model | Palm Beach | Xsara |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1291 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
