1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1996 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 605 is newer by 38 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 53 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 605. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 475 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, 1996 Peugeot 605, 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 605. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1996 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Allard | Peugeot |
Model | Palm Beach | 605 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |