1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1961 Maserati Tipo 64
To start off, 1961 Maserati Tipo 64 is newer by 6 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, 1961 Maserati Tipo 64 (317 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati Tipo 64 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 323 kg more than 1961 Maserati Tipo 64.
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 | 1961 Maserati Tipo 64 | |
Make | Allard | Maserati |
Model | Palm Beach | Tipo 64 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2210 mm |