1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1989 Subaru Legacy 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 459 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (245 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Allard | Subaru |
Model | Palm Beach | Legacy |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |