1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2008 BMW 118
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 50 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 61 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 265 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 2008 BMW 118 | |
Make | Allard | BMW |
Model | Palm Beach | 118 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |