1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1974 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1974 Toyota Publica 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 85 kg more than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1974 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | Palm Beach | Publica |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
