1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1955 Wartburg 312 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1954 Allard Palm Beach.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Allard Palm Beach | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Allard | Wartburg |
Model | Palm Beach | 312 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |