1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 BMW 730
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 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, 2009 BMW 730 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 899 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, 2009 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 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 730 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Palm Beach | 730 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |