1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1948 Humber Hawk
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 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 1,944 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Humber Hawk (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 407 kg more than 1956 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1948 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Allard | Humber |
| Model | Palm Beach | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
