1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1970 Austin Maxi
To start off, 1970 Austin Maxi is newer by 13 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 119 more horse power than 1970 Austin Maxi. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin Maxi weights approximately 15 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1957 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Austin Maxi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin Maxi. (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin Maxi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1970 Austin Maxi | |
| Make | Allard | Austin |
| Model | Palm Beach | Maxi |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
