1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1959 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1959 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 433 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, 1959 Lancia Flaminia (188 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Flaminia 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 | 1959 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Allard | Lancia |
Model | Palm Beach | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |