1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1980 Audi 80
To start off, 1980 Audi 80 is newer by 23 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, 1980 Audi 80 (59 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi 80 weights approximately 110 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.
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, 1980 Audi 80, 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, both vehicles can yield 101 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1980 Audi 80 | |
Make | Allard | Audi |
Model | Palm Beach | 80 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |