1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1946 Citroen 11
To start off, 1958 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1946 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1946 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Citroen 11 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1958 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1946 Citroen 11, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1946 Citroen 11 | |
| Make | Allard | Citroen |
| Model | Palm Beach | 11 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3100 mm |
