1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1992 Citroen C 15
To start off, 1992 Citroen C 15 is newer by 36 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1992 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 35 kg more than 1992 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Citroen C 15, 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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1992 Citroen C 15 | |
| Make | Allard | Citroen |
| Model | Palm Beach | C 15 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 66 L |
