1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (52 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 60 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Allard | Simca |
| Model | Palm Beach | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |
