1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1968 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1968 Steyr 650T is newer by 13 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (46 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 340 kg more than 1968 Steyr 650T. 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, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1968 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Allard | Steyr |
| Model | Palm Beach | 650T |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1850 mm |
