1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1990 Rover 400
To start off, 1990 Rover 400 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1990 Rover 400. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rover 400 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 1990 Rover 400, 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1990 Rover 400 | |
Make | Allard | Rover |
Model | Palm Beach | 400 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2560 mm |