1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1990 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 Skoda L 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Skoda L (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Skoda L weights approximately 45 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, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1990 Skoda L | |
Make | Allard | Skoda |
Model | Palm Beach | L |
Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |