1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1953 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 16 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 90 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. 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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1953 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | GT | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1969 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |