1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1973 BMW 1502
To start off, 1973 BMW 1502 is newer by 18 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 102 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 35 kg more than 1973 BMW 1502. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1973 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Palm Beach | 1502 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
