1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1975 Seat 124
To start off, 1975 Seat 124 is newer by 18 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, 1975 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Seat 124 weights approximately 90 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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1975 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Allard | Seat |
| Model | Palm Beach | 124 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
