1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1994 Audi A8
To start off, 1994 Audi A8 is newer by 36 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A8 (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Audi A8 weights approximately 785 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 1994 Audi A8 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, 1994 Audi A8 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, 1994 Audi A8 (400 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Audi A8 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 | 1994 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Allard | Audi |
| Model | Palm Beach | A8 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
