1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1956 Citroen DS
To start off, 1958 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Citroen DS (75 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 440 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.
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, 1956 Citroen DS, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen DS. (137 Nm). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1956 Citroen DS | |
Make | Allard | Citroen |
Model | Palm Beach | DS |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1911 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 137 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |