1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 28 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, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Renault 5 weights approximately 92 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, 1983 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 5 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 | 1983 Renault 5 | |
Make | Allard | Renault |
Model | Palm Beach | 5 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |