1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1986 Buick Regal
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 31 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 610 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, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. 1986 Buick Regal 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. 1986 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1986 Buick Regal | |
Make | Allard | Buick |
Model | Palm Beach | Regal |
Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |