1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1966 Fiat 124
To start off, 1966 Fiat 124 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) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 124 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1966 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Allard | Fiat |
Model | Palm Beach | 124 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |