1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1988 Bitter Type III
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 32 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 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Bitter Type III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 334 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, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III 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 | 1988 Bitter Type III | |
Make | Allard | Bitter |
Model | Palm Beach | Type III |
Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |