1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1958 Maserati 250
To start off, both 1958 Allard Palm Beach and 1958 Maserati 250 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 250 (268 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 210 kg more than 1958 Maserati 250.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1958 Maserati 250 | |
| Make | Allard | Maserati |
| Model | Palm Beach | 250 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 670 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
