1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1968 Skoda 1000 MB
To start off, 1968 Skoda 1000 MB 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (190 HP) has 143 more horse power than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 179 kg more than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. (75 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1968 Skoda 1000 MB | |
| Make | Allard | Skoda |
| Model | Palm Beach | 1000 MB |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
