1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1988 Fiat Tipo
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 33 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 130 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 65 kg more 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, 1988 Fiat Tipo, 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (98 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1988 Fiat Tipo | |
Make | Allard | Fiat |
Model | Palm Beach | Tipo |
Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 20.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |