1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1949 Austin A 40
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 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 40 weights approximately 130 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1949 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Allard | Austin |
Model | Palm Beach | A 40 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 48 L |