1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1975 Pontiac Trans Am

To start off, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 19 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 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am (220 HP) has 149 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Trans Am 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 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
Make Allard Pontiac
Model Palm Beach Trans Am
Year Released 1956 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2262 cc 6556 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 71 HP 220 HP
Torque 152 Nm 434 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.5:1 8.1:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 3 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 5040 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2750 mm


 

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