1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 640 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
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. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1957 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1957 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Allard | Oldsmobile |
Model | Palm Beach | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |