1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2011 Hyundai ix35
To start off, 2011 Hyundai ix35 is newer by 54 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 74 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai ix35. (113 HP @ 400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai ix35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai ix35 weights approximately 572 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, 2011 Hyundai ix35, 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai ix35. (260 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai ix35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2011 Hyundai ix35 | |
| Make | Allard | Hyundai |
| Model | Palm Beach | ix35 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
