1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Allard | Fiat |
Model | Palm Beach | 1500 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 37 L |