1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1955 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (46 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | Palm Beach | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
