1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1969 Bizzarrini Manta
To start off, 1969 Bizzarrini Manta is newer by 11 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bizzarrini Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bizzarrini Manta (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bizzarrini Manta should accelerate faster 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, 1969 Bizzarrini Manta (510 Nm) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm). This means 1969 Bizzarrini Manta 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 | 1969 Bizzarrini Manta | |
| Make | Allard | Bizzarrini |
| Model | Palm Beach | Manta |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
