1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1980 TVR Tasmin
To start off, 1980 TVR Tasmin 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1980 TVR Tasmin. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1980 TVR Tasmin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 TVR Tasmin weights approximately 52 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 TVR Tasmin. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 TVR Tasmin.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1980 TVR Tasmin | |
Make | Allard | TVR |
Model | Palm Beach | Tasmin |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1017 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |