1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1998 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XKR is newer by 42 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 1998 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. 1998 Jaguar XKR 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. 1998 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1998 Jaguar XKR | |
Make | Allard | Jaguar |
Model | Palm Beach | XKR |
Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 542 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |