1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 1975 Simca 1501 is newer by 20 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 126 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1501 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Allard | Simca |
| Model | Palm Beach | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
