1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 52 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. 2010 Audi A5 has automatic transmission and 1958 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1958 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi A5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Allard | Audi |
| Model | Palm Beach | A5 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |
