1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 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 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1958 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1958 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Allard | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Palm Beach | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3230 mm |