1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford
To start off, 1958 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 690 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | |
Make | Allard | Austin-Healey |
Model | Palm Beach | Tickford |
Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |