1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1998 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1998 Toyota Starlet is newer by 41 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Starlet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 130 kg more than 1998 Toyota Starlet.
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, 1998 Toyota Starlet, 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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Starlet. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1998 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Palm Beach | Starlet |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |