1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2011 Mazda Premacy

To start off, 2011 Mazda Premacy 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 3,442 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 91 more horse power than 2011 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 489 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.

Because 1956 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mazda Premacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 2011 Mazda Premacy. (230 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda Premacy.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Allard Palm Beach 2011 Mazda Premacy
Make Allard Mazda
Model Palm Beach Premacy
Year Released 1956 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3442 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 18.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 193 km/hour 170 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1455 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 58 L


 

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