1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 590 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. 2010 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Allard Palm Beach | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Allard | Subaru |
Model | Palm Beach | Impreza |
Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |