1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1994 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, 1994 Volkswagen Gol is newer by 37 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 138 more horse power than 1994 Volkswagen Gol. (49 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1994 Volkswagen Gol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 70 kg more than 1994 Volkswagen Gol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Volkswagen Gol, 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volkswagen Gol. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volkswagen Gol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1994 Volkswagen Gol | |
| Make | Allard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Palm Beach | Gol |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2480 mm |
