1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1976 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 160 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 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 120 kg more 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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1976 Chrysler 160 | |
| Make | Allard | Chrysler |
| Model | Palm Beach | 160 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
