1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1959 Austin 7
To start off, 1959 Austin 7 is newer by 3 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 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 14 more horse power than 1959 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 230 kg more than 1959 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1959 Austin 7 | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | Palm Beach | 7 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 68.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2040 mm |
