1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 88 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett. 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, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | Palm Beach | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
