1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1968 Fiat 124
To start off, 1968 Fiat 124 is newer by 14 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 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 124 weights approximately 60 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1954 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard Palm Beach | 1968 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | Palm Beach | 124 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 44 L |
