1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1975 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1975 Triumph TR7 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph TR7 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 1975 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. 1975 Triumph TR7 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. 1975 Triumph TR7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1975 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Allard | Triumph |
Model | Palm Beach | TR7 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |