1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 27 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 83 more horse power than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 95 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Allard | Mazda |
Model | Palm Beach | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |