1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1950 Maserati 8CLT
To start off, 1958 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati 8CLT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati 8CLT would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati 8CLT (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati 8CLT should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 165 kg more than 1950 Maserati 8CLT.
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 Allard Palm Beach | 1950 Maserati 8CLT | |
Make | Allard | Maserati |
Model | Palm Beach | 8CLT |
Year Released | 1958 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 800 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |