1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1989 Seat Marbella
To start off, 1989 Seat Marbella is newer by 34 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, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1989 Seat Marbella. (35 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1989 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 196 kg more than 1989 Seat Marbella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Seat Marbella, 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Seat Marbella. (56 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1989 Seat Marbella | |
Make | Allard | Seat |
Model | Palm Beach | Marbella |
Year Released | 1955 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 56 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2170 mm |