1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1977 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1977 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 19 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, 1977 Fiat Campagnola (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 730 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.
Because 1977 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat Campagnola. (148 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1977 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | Palm Beach | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 57 L |
