1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1973 Mazda Luce is newer by 17 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 84 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 289 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Allard | Mazda |
| Model | Palm Beach | Luce |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
