1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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 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 62 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 586 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Allard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Palm Beach | Passat |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 62 L |
