2002 Acura EL vs. 1956 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 2002 Acura EL is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2002 Acura EL. (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura EL weights approximately 214 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1956 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 1956 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Acura EL, 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, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura EL. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura EL | 1956 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Acura | Allard |
Model | EL | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 2002 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |