1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1971 Simca 1301
To start off, 1971 Simca 1301 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Simca 1301 (51 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Simca 1301 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1971 Simca 1301 | |
Make | Allard | Simca |
Model | Palm Beach | 1301 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |