1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter
To start off, 1990 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 34 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 872 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
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. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1956 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1956 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1990 Bristol Beaufighter | |
Make | Allard | Bristol |
Model | Palm Beach | Beaufighter |
Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |