1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1974 AC 428
To start off, 1974 AC 428 is newer by 17 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AC 428 weights approximately 590 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.
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, 1974 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. 1974 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1957 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1957 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1974 AC 428 | |
Make | Allard | AC |
Model | Palm Beach | 428 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 639 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |