1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 1972 Fiat 130 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 760 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 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 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | Palm Beach | 130 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
