1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1961 Simca 1000
To start off, 1961 Simca 1000 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 110 kg more than 1961 Simca 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca 1000. (73 Nm). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1961 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Allard | Simca |
| Model | Palm Beach | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 36 L |
