1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 37 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 69 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 405. (121 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1993 Peugeot 405 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, 1993 Peugeot 405 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (177 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Allard | Peugeot |
| Model | Palm Beach | 405 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
