1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 290 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, 2000 Mazda Familia, 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, 2000 Mazda Familia (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. 2000 Mazda Familia 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 Mazda Familia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Allard | Mazda |
| Model | Palm Beach | Familia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
