1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1960 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1960 Lotus Seven is newer by 7 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Seven.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1960 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Allard | Lotus |
Model | Palm Beach | Seven |
Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |