1965 Abarth OT vs. 1955 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1965 Abarth OT is newer by 10 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) has 127 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 240 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1955 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | Abarth | Allard |
| Model | OT | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |
