1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster 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, 2006 BMW 530 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 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 | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Palm Beach | 530 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |