1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 49 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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 225 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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 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 | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Allard | Mazda |
| Model | Palm Beach | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1065 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |
