1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1941 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1955 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1941 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1941 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1955 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.
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1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1941 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Allard | Oldsmobile |
Model | Palm Beach | 66 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3030 mm |