1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 60 kg more than 1979 Volvo 66. 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. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1955 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1955 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Allard | Volvo |
Model | Palm Beach | 66 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |