1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1989 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1989 Opel Rekord 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Opel Rekord weights approximately 420 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1989 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | Palm Beach | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
