1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1996 BMW 740
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 40 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 1105 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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. 1996 BMW 740 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. 1996 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1996 BMW 740 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Palm Beach | 740 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 85 L |