1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1955 Triumph TR2
To start off, 1958 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Triumph TR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Triumph TR2 would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Triumph TR2 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Triumph TR2 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 15 kg more than 1955 Triumph TR2.
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, 1955 Triumph TR2 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Triumph TR2 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 | 1955 Triumph TR2 | |
Make | Allard | Triumph |
Model | Palm Beach | TR2 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 56 L |