1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1961 Austin A 55
To start off, 1961 Austin A 55 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 55 weights approximately 280 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, 1961 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 55 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 | 1961 Austin A 55 | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | Palm Beach | A 55 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |