1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1962 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1962 Opel Kadett is newer by 5 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 140 more horse power than 1962 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1962 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 265 kg more than 1962 Opel Kadett. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1962 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Allard | Opel |
Model | Palm Beach | Kadett |
Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2330 mm |