1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1948 Allard K1

To start off, 1957 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Allard K1 weights approximately 227 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. Let's talk about torque, 1948 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1948 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Allard Palm Beach 1948 Allard K1
Make Allard Allard
Model Palm Beach K1
Year Released 1957 1948
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1507 cc 3622 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 47 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 101 Nm 203 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 1500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.4 mm 77.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 95.3 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 1067 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 113 L


 

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