1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1990 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 33 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 565 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Blazer 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 | 1990 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Allard | Chevrolet |
| Model | Palm Beach | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |
