1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1955 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Palm Beach | Corolla |
Year Released | 1955 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |