1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1974 Simca 1301 is newer by 18 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 20 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Simca 1301 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Allard | Simca |
| Model | Palm Beach | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
