1955 Abarth 208 vs. 1956 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1956 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 208 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 208. (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 96 kg more than 1955 Abarth 208. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 208 | 1956 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Abarth | Allard |
Model | 208 | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |