1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 54 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 481 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 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, 2012 Nissan Juke, 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Allard | Nissan |
| Model | Palm Beach | Juke |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
