1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1955 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1961 Abarth 1600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 5 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600. 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, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 1600 | 1955 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Abarth | Allard |
Model | 1600 | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |