1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1992 Volvo 960
To start off, 1992 Volvo 960 is newer by 34 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 1 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 960. (187 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volvo 960 weights approximately 565 kg more 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1992 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Allard | Volvo |
Model | Palm Beach | 960 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |