1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1990 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1990 Reliant Scimitar 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 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Reliant Scimitar (75 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Reliant Scimitar (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Reliant Scimitar 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 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Allard | Reliant |
| Model | Palm Beach | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2140 mm |
