1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1965 Volvo 220
To start off, 1965 Volvo 220 is newer by 9 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, 1965 Volvo 220 (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volvo 220 should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo 220 weights approximately 135 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1965 Volvo 220 | |
Make | Allard | Volvo |
Model | Palm Beach | 220 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |