1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 9 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 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 830 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. 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 | 1966 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Allard | Chevrolet |
| Model | Palm Beach | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 6476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 76 L |
