1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1975 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1975 Reliant Scimitar 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 386 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant Scimitar 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 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Allard | Reliant |
| Model | Palm Beach | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 27 L |
