1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 5 kg more than 1953 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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Allard | Vauxhall |
Model | Palm Beach | Chevette |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |