1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1967 Bristol 409
To start off, 1967 Bristol 409 is newer by 10 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 760 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1957 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1957 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1967 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | Allard | Bristol |
| Model | Palm Beach | 409 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 81 L |
