1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1990 Austin Maestro
To start off, 1990 Austin Maestro is newer by 35 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 5 more horse power than 1990 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1990 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Austin Maestro weights approximately 35 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, 1990 Austin Maestro, 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1990 Austin Maestro | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | Palm Beach | Maestro |
Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81.3 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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |