1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1972 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1972 Chrysler Sedan 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 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Sedan (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 604 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, 1972 Chrysler Sedan (490 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Sedan 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 | 1972 Chrysler Sedan | |
| Make | Allard | Chrysler |
| Model | Palm Beach | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2930 mm |
