1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1991 Chrysler New Yorker
To start off, 1991 Chrysler New Yorker is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1991 Chrysler New Yorker. (134 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1991 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 455 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1958 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 1958 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Chrysler New Yorker, 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, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chrysler New Yorker. (228 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1991 Chrysler New Yorker | |
| Make | Allard | Chrysler |
| Model | Palm Beach | New Yorker |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
