1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2001 Mazda 6
To start off, 2001 Mazda 6 is newer by 43 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 70 more horse power than 2001 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda 6 weights approximately 405 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, 2001 Mazda 6, 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 2001 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Allard | Mazda |
Model | Palm Beach | 6 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |