1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1979 Seat 124
To start off, 1979 Seat 124 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Seat 124 (108 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 124 weights approximately 120 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Seat 124 (154 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 124 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 Seat 124 | |
Make | Allard | Seat |
Model | Palm Beach | 124 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1917 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |