1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2007 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 52 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1610 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 774 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1955 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1955 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 2007 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Allard | Bentley |
Model | Palm Beach | Continental |
Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |