1949 Allard K1 vs. 1956 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1956 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1949 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard K1 weights approximately 101 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard K1 | 1956 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Allard | Allard |
Model | K1 | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1949 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 38 L |