1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Peugeot iOn

To start off, 2012 Peugeot iOn is newer by 56 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. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (63 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot iOn. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Peugeot iOn weights approximately 114 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, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (180 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot iOn.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Allard Palm Beach 2012 Peugeot iOn
Make Allard Peugeot
Model Palm Beach iOn
Year Released 1956 2012
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Type in-line electric
Horse Power 190 HP 63 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 180 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 1000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Electric
Top Speed 193 km/hour 130 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 3395 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1475 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1600 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2550 mm


 

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