1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1985 Fiat Croma
To start off, 1985 Fiat Croma is newer by 27 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 2,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Croma. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Fiat Croma weights approximately 215 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 1985 Fiat Croma, 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 (152 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Croma. (127 Nm). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1985 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | Palm Beach | Croma |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
