1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2003 Mazda Roadster
To start off, 2003 Mazda Roadster 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 72 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Roadster weights approximately 64 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (140 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 2003 Mazda Roadster | |
Make | Allard | Mazda |
Model | Palm Beach | Roadster |
Year Released | 1956 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 48 L |