1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 22 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 120 more horse power than 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 156 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
Make | Allard | Volkswagen |
Model | Palm Beach | Rabbit |
Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |