1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 15 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 190 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, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring 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 | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Palm Beach | Touring |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
