1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 31 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, 1988 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 55 kg more than 1988 Morgan 4.
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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Allard | Morgan |
Model | Palm Beach | 4 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |