1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1997 Opel Astra
To start off, 1997 Opel Astra is newer by 40 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 114 more horse power than 1997 Opel Astra. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Astra weights approximately 315 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, 1997 Opel Astra, 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Astra. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1997 Opel Astra | |
Make | Allard | Opel |
Model | Palm Beach | Astra |
Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |