1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1956 Wartburg 311 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Allard Palm Beach 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 150 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 5 kg more than 1956 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Allard | Wartburg |
| Model | Palm Beach | 311 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
