1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1995 Volvo 440
To start off, 1995 Volvo 440 is newer by 40 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 98 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 440. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 440 weights approximately 60 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, 1995 Volvo 440, 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 440. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1995 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Allard | Volvo |
| Model | Palm Beach | 440 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
