1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1953 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1957 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Triumph Mayflower 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 10 more horse power than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Triumph Mayflower weights approximately 114 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1953 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Allard | Triumph |
Model | Palm Beach | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 954 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |