1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1956 Volvo P 1900
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 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo P 1900 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 105 kg more than 1956 Volvo P 1900. 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, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1956 Volvo P 1900 | |
Make | Allard | Volvo |
Model | Palm Beach | P 1900 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1414 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |