1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1999 BMW Z3
To start off, 1999 BMW Z3 is newer by 43 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z3. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z3 weights approximately 664 kg more 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, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW Z3. (180 Nm). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1999 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Palm Beach | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
