1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1949 Austin A 70
To start off, 1955 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 70 weights approximately 305 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1949 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | Palm Beach | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
