1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1957 Allard Palm Beach and 1957 Wartburg 312 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 5 kg more than 1957 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Allard | Wartburg |
| Model | Palm Beach | 312 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
