1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1982 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1982 Toyota Camry is newer by 26 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Camry (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Camry weights approximately 200 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.
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, 1982 Toyota Camry, 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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Camry. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1982 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | Palm Beach | Camry |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
