1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1961 Austin A 40
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 3 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 120 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. 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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1961 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | Palm Beach | A 40 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 26 L |