1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1961 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1961 Peugeot 403 is newer by 4 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 132 more horse power than 1961 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1961 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 265 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.
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1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1961 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Allard | Peugeot |
Model | Palm Beach | 403 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |