2006 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 1958 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 48 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 2,398 cc, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 1958 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera (542 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera | 1958 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Allard |
| Model | Brera | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 2262 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
