1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1958 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 27 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 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1958 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 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1958 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
Model | 90 | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 38 L |