1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1974 Volvo 140 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP) has 92 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 140. (95 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 140.
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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Allard | Volvo |
| Model | Palm Beach | 140 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 95 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
