1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1942 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1955 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Maserati 4CL (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 335 kg more than 1942 Maserati 4CL.
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 | 1942 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | Allard | Maserati |
Model | Palm Beach | 4CL |
Year Released | 1955 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |