1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, 1963 MG Midget is newer by 6 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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 105 kg more than 1963 MG Midget. 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 (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1963 MG Midget | |
| Make | Allard | MG |
| Model | Palm Beach | Midget |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2032 mm |
