1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 BMW 118
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 53 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 49 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 420 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, 2009 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 118 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 | 2009 BMW 118 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Palm Beach | 118 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 51 L |