1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2000 Kia Retona
To start off, 2000 Kia Retona is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2000 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Retona weights approximately 905 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 2000 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Retona 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, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 2000 Kia Retona | |
Make | Allard | Kia |
Model | Palm Beach | Retona |
Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |