1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1963 Austin A 99
To start off, 1963 Austin A 99 is newer by 7 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 690 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, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 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 | 1963 Austin A 99 | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | Palm Beach | A 99 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 34 L |