1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1956 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 328 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 (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Allard | Peugeot |
Model | Palm Beach | 403 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
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 | 1168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |