1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 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 20 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 165 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 1954 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Allard Palm Beach | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | Palm Beach | 850 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 30 L |
