1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1962 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1962 Peugeot 404 is newer by 6 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 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Peugeot 404 (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 270 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, 1962 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Peugeot 404 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 | 1962 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Allard | Peugeot |
Model | Palm Beach | 404 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |