1949 Allard K1 vs. 1957 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, 1957 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard K1 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1957 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, 1949 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Allard K1 | 1957 Allard Palm Beach | |
Make | Allard | Allard |
Model | K1 | Palm Beach |
Year Released | 1949 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |