1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1998 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 1998 Fiat Bravo is newer by 43 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) has 35 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Bravo. (152 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 225 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, 1998 Fiat Bravo, 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Bravo. (186 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1998 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | Palm Beach | Bravo |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1908 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 152 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
