1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1968 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1968 Dodge Dart is newer by 12 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 537 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, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart 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 | 1968 Dodge Dart | |
Make | Allard | Dodge |
Model | Palm Beach | Dart |
Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1377 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |