1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1949 Riley RM A
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 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Riley RM A weights approximately 395 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 Riley RM A | |
Make | Allard | Riley |
Model | Palm Beach | RM A |
Year Released | 1957 | 1949 |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |