1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1958 Austin A 35
To start off, 1958 Austin A 35 is newer by 3 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 190 kg more than 1958 Austin A 35. 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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1958 Austin A 35 | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | Palm Beach | A 35 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |