1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano vs. 1953 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano is newer by 18 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 101 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano weights approximately 83 kg more than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
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) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano. (191 Nm). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Caimano | 1953 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | Caimano | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |
