1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1988 BMW M3
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 456 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 BMW M3 (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 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 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Palm Beach | M3 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |
