1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2011 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Accent is newer by 53 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 50 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Accent. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 122 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, 2011 Hyundai Accent, 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 2011 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Allard | Hyundai |
| Model | Palm Beach | Accent |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1087 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4369 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1699 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 43 L |
