1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1957 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1957 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 405 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1957 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Abarth | Allard |
Model | 750 | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2440 mm |