1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 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 340 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 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 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
Make | Allard | Caterham |
Model | Palm Beach | 21 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |