1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1965 Pontiac Catalina is newer by 9 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 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 919 kg more than 1956 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, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
Make | Allard | Pontiac |
Model | Palm Beach | Catalina |
Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 6891 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 625 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3080 mm |