1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1971 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1971 Chrysler 160 is newer by 15 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 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler 160 (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 225 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, 1971 Chrysler 160 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler 160 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 | 1971 Chrysler 160 | |
| Make | Allard | Chrysler |
| Model | Palm Beach | 160 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
