1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1984 Austin Montego
To start off, 1984 Austin Montego is newer by 28 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Montego (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Montego should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Montego weights approximately 204 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, 1984 Austin Montego, 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, 1984 Austin Montego (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Montego 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 | 1984 Austin Montego | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | Palm Beach | Montego |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
