1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1966 Innocenti Mini
To start off, 1966 Innocenti Mini 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 152 more horse power than 1966 Innocenti Mini. (36 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1966 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 305 kg more than 1966 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Innocenti Mini, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Innocenti Mini. (56 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1966 Innocenti Mini | |
| Make | Allard | Innocenti |
| Model | Palm Beach | Mini |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2150 mm |
