1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1956 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1960 Abarth 750 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 250 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1956 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | Abarth | Allard |
| Model | 750 | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |
