1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1958 Trabant P 50
To start off, 1958 Trabant P 50 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard Palm Beach 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 29 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 50. (18 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 190 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 50. 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 (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 50. (41 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1958 Trabant P 50 | |
| Make | Allard | Trabant |
| Model | Palm Beach | P 50 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2030 mm |
