1967 Abarth 1300 vs. 1955 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1967 Abarth 1300 is newer by 12 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (46 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 210 kg more than 1967 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Abarth 1300 (133 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Abarth 1300 | 1955 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | Abarth | Allard |
| Model | 1300 | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 1508 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 38 L |
