1956 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1994 Caterham Seven
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 340 kg more than 1994 Caterham 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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Allard Palm Beach | 1994 Caterham Seven | |
| Make | Allard | Caterham |
| Model | Palm Beach | Seven |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
