1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 550 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, 2007 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 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 | 2007 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Palm Beach | 320 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |
