1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1997 BMW S3
To start off, 1997 BMW S3 is newer by 41 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, 1997 BMW S3 (260 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW S3 weights approximately 402 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, 1997 BMW S3 (330 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm). This means 1997 BMW S3 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 | 1997 BMW S3 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Palm Beach | S3 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
