1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon 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 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon weights approximately 210 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, 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, 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, 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon 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 | 1984 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| Make | Allard | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Palm Beach | Space Wagon |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
