1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1953 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1966 Abarth 595 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 495 kg more than 1966 Abarth 595. 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 595 | 1953 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Abarth | Allard |
Model | 595 | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |