1955 AC 2-Litre 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 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 AC 2-Litre 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 114 more horse power than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1955 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 354 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1955 AC 2-Litre | 1956 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | AC | Allard |
Model | 2-Litre | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |