1959 AC Greyhound vs. 1954 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1959 AC Greyhound is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Greyhound (104 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Greyhound weights approximately 213 kg more than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Greyhound (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Greyhound | 1954 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | AC | Allard |
| Model | Greyhound | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |
