1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1961 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1961 Mazda R 360 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 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 55 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 500 kg more than 1961 Mazda R 360. 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, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1961 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Allard | Mazda |
| Model | Palm Beach | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
