1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1958 Austin A 35
To start off, both 1958 Allard Palm Beach and 1958 Austin A 35 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 150 kg more than 1958 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1958 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | Palm Beach | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 26 L |
