1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1961 Aston Martin DB4
To start off, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 5 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 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 264 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 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 | 1961 Aston Martin DB4 | |
Make | Allard | Aston Martin |
Model | Palm Beach | DB4 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3670 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 86 L |