1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 15 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 7,441 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle (678 Nm) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 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 | 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
Make | Allard | Chevrolet |
Model | Palm Beach | Chevelle |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 7441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 678 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |