1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 Volkswagen Scirocco (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 40 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Because 1957 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Scirocco (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Allard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Palm Beach | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
