1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1957 BMW 502
To start off, 1957 BMW 502 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Allard Palm Beach 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 90 more horse power than 1957 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 502 weights approximately 444 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1957 BMW 502 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Palm Beach | 502 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2579 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| 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 | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
