1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1972 DAF 66
To start off, 1972 DAF 66 is newer by 17 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 141 more horse power than 1972 DAF 66. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 139 kg more than 1972 DAF 66. 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 66. (75 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 66.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1972 DAF 66 | |
Make | Allard | DAF |
Model | Palm Beach | 66 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1106 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 826 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2260 mm |