1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1986 Fiat 126
To start off, 1986 Fiat 126 is newer by 29 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1986 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 255 kg more than 1986 Fiat 126. 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 (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1986 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | Palm Beach | 126 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1850 mm |
