1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1993 Volvo 480
To start off, 1993 Volvo 480 is newer by 35 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 79 more horse power than 1993 Volvo 480. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1993 Volvo 480. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volvo 480 weights approximately 35 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, 1993 Volvo 480, 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volvo 480. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volvo 480.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1993 Volvo 480 | |
Make | Allard | Volvo |
Model | Palm Beach | 480 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |