1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1984 Nissan Santana 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Santana weights approximately 210 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
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 Nissan Santana, 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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 1984 Nissan Santana 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. 1984 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Allard | Nissan |
Model | Palm Beach | Santana |
Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |