1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1958 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 175 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1958 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1958 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | GTA | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 790 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |