1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 22 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 500 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Allard | Suzuki |
| Model | Palm Beach | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
