1957 AC Aceca vs. 1957 Allard Palm Beach
To start off, both 1957 AC Aceca and 1957 Allard Palm Beach were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Aceca weights approximately 50 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1957 Allard Palm Beach | |
| Make | AC | Allard |
| Model | Aceca | Palm Beach |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |
