1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1954 Opel Kapitan
To start off, 1956 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Opel Kapitan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Opel Kapitan would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1954 Opel Kapitan | |
Make | Allard | Opel |
Model | Palm Beach | Kapitan |
Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |