1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 38 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) has 131 more horse power than 1994 Rover 100. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 82 kg more than 1994 Rover 100. 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, 1994 Rover 100, 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 100. (90 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Allard | Rover |
| Model | Palm Beach | 100 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1113 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
