1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1969 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 12 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volkswagen 1600 (53 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volkswagen 1600 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 170 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, 1969 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1969 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Allard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Palm Beach | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
