1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1966 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 is newer by 8 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 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 745 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, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 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 | 1966 Aston Martin DB6 | |
| Make | Allard | Aston Martin |
| Model | Palm Beach | DB6 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
