1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1955 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 9 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 24 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1955 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | 2600 | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |