1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1999 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 42 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Viper (377 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 600 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, 1999 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Viper 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 | 1999 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Allard | Dodge |
Model | Palm Beach | Viper |
Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
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 | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |