1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1959 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1959 Lotus Seven 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (74 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 545 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1959 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Allard | Lotus |
| Model | Palm Beach | Seven |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
