1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2003 Holden Zafira
To start off, 2003 Holden Zafira is newer by 46 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2003 Holden Zafira. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Zafira weights approximately 495 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 2003 Holden Zafira, 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2003 Holden Zafira | |
| Make | Allard | Holden |
| Model | Palm Beach | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
