1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1971 NSU 1000
To start off, 1971 NSU 1000 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1971 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 220 kg more than 1971 NSU 1000. 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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1971 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Allard | NSU |
| Model | Palm Beach | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2260 mm |
