1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1974 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1974 Chrysler Charger is newer by 19 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 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1974 Chrysler Charger. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1974 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 365 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chrysler Charger. (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chrysler Charger.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1974 Chrysler Charger | |
Make | Allard | Chrysler |
Model | Palm Beach | Charger |
Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |