1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 1980 Renault 5 is newer by 25 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 29 more horse power than 1980 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault 5 weights approximately 5 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1980 Renault 5 | |
Make | Allard | Renault |
Model | Palm Beach | 5 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |