1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina
To start off, 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard Palm Beach 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 53 more horse power than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 295 kg more than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. 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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1966 Autobianchi Bianchina | |
Make | Allard | Autobianchi |
Model | Palm Beach | Bianchina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1950 mm |