1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1971 Mazda Luce is newer by 16 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 117 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mazda Luce weights approximately 85 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Allard | Mazda |
| Model | Palm Beach | Luce |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
