1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1979 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1979 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 22 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 806 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, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat 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 | 1979 Bitter Diplomat | |
Make | Allard | Bitter |
Model | Palm Beach | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 419 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |