1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1953 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1958 Abarth 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP) has 167 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 520 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1953 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Abarth | Allard |
Model | 500 | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1958 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |