1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Allard | Volvo |
Model | Palm Beach | 66 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |