1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1963 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1963 Holden FB Special is newer by 5 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), 1963 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Holden FB Special weights approximately 260 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, 1963 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Holden FB Special 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 | 1963 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Allard | Holden |
Model | Palm Beach | FB Special |
Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |