1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2000 BMW 316
To start off, 2000 BMW 316 is newer by 44 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 316 weights approximately 558 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, 2000 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. 2000 BMW 316 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. 2000 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 2000 BMW 316 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Palm Beach | 316 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |