1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1965 Maserati Tipo 65
To start off, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 is newer by 10 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 5,046 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 (424 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 weights approximately 80 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.
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1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 | |
Make | Allard | Maserati |
Model | Palm Beach | Tipo 65 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5046 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |