1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1956 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1956 Fiat 1100 is newer by 3 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 35 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1100.
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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1956 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Allard | Fiat |
Model | Palm Beach | 1100 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 74.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |