1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1972 Nissan 240 C
To start off, 1972 Nissan 240 C 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan 240 C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan 240 C weights approximately 420 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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1972 Nissan 240 C | |
Make | Allard | Nissan |
Model | Palm Beach | 240 C |
Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |