1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2006 BMW 523
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 50 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 15 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 869 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 2006 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Palm Beach | 523 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2497 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
