1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1989 Mazda 323
To start off, 1989 Mazda 323 is newer by 32 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, 1989 Mazda 323 (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda 323 weights approximately 75 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, 1989 Mazda 323, 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 323. (103 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1989 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Allard | Mazda |
Model | Palm Beach | 323 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |