1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1989 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1989 Lancia Dedra is newer by 33 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (190 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1989 Lancia Dedra. (88 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1989 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 249 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 1989 Lancia Dedra, 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, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lancia Dedra. (129 Nm). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1989 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Allard | Lancia |
Model | Palm Beach | Dedra |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 88 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 129 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 67.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |