1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
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 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 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 49 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 30 kg more than 1955 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Allard | Trabant |
| Model | Palm Beach | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |
