1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1941 Citroen 11
To start off, 1957 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1941 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1941 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Citroen 11 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1957 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 1957 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1941 Citroen 11, 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.
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1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1941 Citroen 11 | |
Make | Allard | Citroen |
Model | Palm Beach | 11 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1911 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3100 mm |