1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 53 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 715 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, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 2008 BMW 525 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Palm Beach | 525 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2494 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |