1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 56 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 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1572 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Dodge Ram 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, 2011 Dodge Ram 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Allard | Dodge |
| Model | Palm Beach | Ram |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 6690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3013 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 827 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 4080 mm |
