1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1964 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1964 Simca Ariane 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 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 12 more horse power than 1964 Simca Ariane. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1964 Simca Ariane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Simca Ariane weights approximately 224 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1964 Simca Ariane | |
Make | Allard | Simca |
Model | Palm Beach | Ariane |
Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |