1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2000 Audi R8
To start off, 2000 Audi R8 is newer by 43 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 3,595 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi R8 (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi R8 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 838 kg more than 2000 Audi R8.
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, 2000 Audi R8 (339 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm). This means 2000 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. 2000 Audi R8 has automatic transmission and 1957 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1957 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2000 Audi R8 | |
Make | Allard | Audi |
Model | Palm Beach | R8 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 3595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 339 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |