1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 45 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 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (308 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1559 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.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg 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 | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Allard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Palm Beach | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 308 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
