1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1983 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1983 Holden Commodore is newer by 27 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 1,891 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Commodore weights approximately 320 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, 1983 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Holden Commodore 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 | 1983 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Allard | Holden |
| Model | Palm Beach | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
