1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1996 Dodge Caravan
To start off, 1996 Dodge Caravan is newer by 41 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 39 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Caravan. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 740 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, 1996 Dodge Caravan, 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Caravan. (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1996 Dodge Caravan | |
| Make | Allard | Dodge |
| Model | Palm Beach | Caravan |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2880 mm |
