1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1992 BMW 850
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 37 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 825 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, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1992 BMW 850 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Palm Beach | 850 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |