1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1972 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1972 Fiat Campagnola 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 125 more horse power than 1972 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 325 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1972 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat Campagnola. (129 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1972 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | Palm Beach | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2260 mm |
