1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1949 Jeep Jeepster
To start off, 1956 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jeep Jeepster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jeep Jeepster would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Jeepster. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1949 Jeep Jeepster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Jeepster weights approximately 285 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1949 Jeep Jeepster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1949 Jeep Jeepster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jeep Jeepster. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jeep Jeepster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1949 Jeep Jeepster | |
| Make | Allard | Jeep |
| Model | Palm Beach | Jeepster |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
