1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1949 Allard J2
To start off, 1957 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J2 would be higher. At 5,416 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1949 Allard J2. (158 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J2 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
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 Allard Palm Beach | 1949 Allard J2 | |
| Make | Allard | Allard |
| Model | Palm Beach | J2 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 5416 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
