1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
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 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Allard | Wartburg |
| Model | Palm Beach | 312 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
