1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1991 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1991 Opel Kadett is newer by 34 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Opel Kadett (81 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster 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, 1991 Opel Kadett, 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, 1991 Opel Kadett (132 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Opel Kadett 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 | 1991 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Allard | Opel |
| Model | Palm Beach | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
