1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1978 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1978 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 21 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, 1978 Volkswagen Golf (49 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volkswagen Golf 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 84 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 1978 Volkswagen Golf, 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volkswagen Golf. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1978 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Allard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Palm Beach | Golf |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
