1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2004 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 48 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1619 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 2004 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Allard | Bentley |
| Model | Palm Beach | Arnage |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 100 L |
