1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1959 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1959 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 6 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 450 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola 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, 1959 Fiat Campagnola (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1959 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | Palm Beach | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2260 mm |
