1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1948 Buick 40
To start off, 1956 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,064 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 679 kg more than 1956 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1948 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Allard | Buick |
| Model | Palm Beach | 40 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4064 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1645 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3000 mm |
