1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II
To start off, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is newer by 30 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II weights approximately 1284 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, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (440 Nm @ 1450 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II 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 | 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | |
| Make | Allard | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Palm Beach | Silver Spirit II |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1450 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 107 L |
