1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1972 Bristol 411
To start off, 1972 Bristol 411 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 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Bristol 411 weights approximately 830 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 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Bristol 411 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 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Allard | Bristol |
| Model | Palm Beach | 411 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
