1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1971 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 14 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 111 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 10 kg more than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Allard | Nissan |
Model | Palm Beach | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |