1963 AC Greyhound vs. 1956 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1963 AC Greyhound is newer by 7 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1963 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Greyhound weights approximately 49 kg more than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Greyhound | 1956 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | AC | Allard |
| Model | Greyhound | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3970 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 |
