1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1956 Riley Pathfinder
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 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 656 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.
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, 1956 Riley Pathfinder (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Riley Pathfinder 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 | 1956 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Allard | Riley |
Model | Palm Beach | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 120 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |