1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1956 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1970 Abarth 595 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 370 kg more than 1970 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, 1956 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 595 | 1956 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | Abarth | Allard |
| Model | 595 | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 38 L |
