1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1953 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 32 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 280 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1953 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | 75 | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1985 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |