1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1976 Buick Electra
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 19 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 905 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.
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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. 1976 Buick Electra 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. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1976 Buick Electra | |
Make | Allard | Buick |
Model | Palm Beach | Electra |
Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3030 mm |