1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1959 Berkeley B
To start off, 1959 Berkeley B is newer by 2 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 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) has 138 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley B. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 609 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1959 Berkeley B | |
Make | Allard | Berkeley |
Model | Palm Beach | B |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1790 mm |