1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1979 Volvo 164
To start off, 1979 Volvo 164 is newer by 23 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 164 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, 1979 Volvo 164 (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 164 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 | 1979 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Allard | Volvo |
| Model | Palm Beach | 164 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3350 mm |
