1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 51 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (254 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 2009 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Allard | Cadillac |
| Model | Palm Beach | SRX |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
