1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2001 Volvo S80
To start off, 2001 Volvo S80 is newer by 45 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 52 more horse power than 2001 Volvo S80. (138 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2001 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volvo S80 weights approximately 524 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 2001 Volvo S80, 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, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volvo S80. (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 2001 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Allard | Volvo |
| Model | Palm Beach | S80 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
