1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1976 Mini Clubman
To start off, 1976 Mini Clubman 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Mini Clubman. (38 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1976 Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 160 kg more than 1976 Mini Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Mini Clubman, 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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mini Clubman. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mini Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1976 Mini Clubman | |
| Make | Allard | Mini |
| Model | Palm Beach | Clubman |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2040 mm |
