1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1978 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1978 Opel Kadett is newer by 25 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Kadett (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Opel Kadett.
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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Kadett. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1978 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Allard | Opel |
Model | Palm Beach | Kadett |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 43 L |