1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1963 Fiat Berline
To start off, 1963 Fiat Berline is newer by 8 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 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Berline weights approximately 390 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, 1963 Fiat Berline (189 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1963 Fiat Berline | |
Make | Allard | Fiat |
Model | Palm Beach | Berline |
Year Released | 1955 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |