1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 55 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 1130 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, 2011 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. 2011 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1956 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1956 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 2011 BMW 740 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Palm Beach | 740 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3211 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 82 L |