1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1966 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 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 1 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Corona weights approximately 65 kg more than 1954 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 1954 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1954 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Allard Palm Beach | 1966 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Palm Beach | Corona |
Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |