1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1952 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1956 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 209 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1900. (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1952 Fiat 1900 | |
Make | Allard | Fiat |
Model | Palm Beach | 1900 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 35 L |