1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1966 Ginetta G11
To start off, 1966 Ginetta G11 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1966 Ginetta G11. (94 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1966 Ginetta G11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 89 kg more than 1966 Ginetta G11. 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.
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1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1966 Ginetta G11 | |
Make | Allard | Ginetta |
Model | Palm Beach | G11 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |