1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1964 Jensen CV-8
To start off, 1964 Jensen CV-8 is newer by 6 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 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 714 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, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. 1964 Jensen CV-8 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. 1964 Jensen CV-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1964 Jensen CV-8 | |
Make | Allard | Jensen |
Model | Palm Beach | CV-8 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 6286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 108.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |