1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1979 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 24 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 2,292 cc, 1979 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (46 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda RX-2 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. 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, 1979 Mazda RX-2 (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1979 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Allard | Mazda |
| Model | Palm Beach | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2480 mm |
