1954 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1954 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 310 kg more than 1970 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:
| 1954 Allard Palm Beach | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Allard | Lotus |
| Model | Palm Beach | Seven |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1557 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
