1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2004 MCC Smart
To start off, 2004 MCC Smart is newer by 47 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 106 more horse power than 2004 MCC Smart. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 145 kg more than 2004 MCC Smart. 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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC Smart. (112 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2004 MCC Smart | |
Make | Allard | MCC |
Model | Palm Beach | Smart |
Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 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 | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |