1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1980 Matra-Simca Murena
To start off, 1980 Matra-Simca Murena is newer by 24 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 50 more horse power than 1980 Matra-Simca Murena. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1980 Matra-Simca Murena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Matra-Simca Murena weights approximately 85 kg more 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1980 Matra-Simca Murena | |
| Make | Allard | Matra-Simca |
| Model | Palm Beach | Murena |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1051 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
