1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1997 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1997 Plymouth Prowler 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 315 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Prowler 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 | 1997 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Allard | Plymouth |
| Model | Palm Beach | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2880 mm |
