1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1978 BMW 730
To start off, 1978 BMW 730 is newer by 25 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 730 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 BMW 730 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 730 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 | 1978 BMW 730 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Palm Beach | 730 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |