1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 5 weights approximately 96 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Renault 5 (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 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 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Allard | Renault |
| Model | Palm Beach | 5 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 51 L |
