1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1958 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1961 Abarth 700 is newer by 3 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 310 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1958 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | Abarth | Allard |
| Model | 700 | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |
