1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, 2003 Mazda 6 is newer by 47 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 51 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 6 weights approximately 384 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, 2003 Mazda 6, 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 6. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Allard | Mazda |
| Model | Palm Beach | 6 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
