1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1983 Volvo 740 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 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 740 (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 740 weights approximately 510 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 Volvo 740 (260 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 740 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 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Allard | Volvo |
Model | Palm Beach | 740 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
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 | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |