1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1956 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 16 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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.
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1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1956 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | 1900 | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |