1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1987 Citroen AX
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (57 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 251 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 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 1953 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX, 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (89 Nm). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1987 Citroen AX | |
| Make | Allard | Citroen |
| Model | Palm Beach | AX |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
