1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1969 Lotus Europa is newer by 14 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, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 353 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa. 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Allard | Lotus |
| Model | Palm Beach | Europa |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
