1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1972 Austin 2200
To start off, 1972 Austin 2200 is newer by 16 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin 2200 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1972 Austin 2200 | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | Palm Beach | 2200 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2227 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1181 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 56 L |