1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 255 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.
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, 1996 Toyota Carina, 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Palm Beach | Carina |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |