1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2005 Citroen C2
To start off, 2005 Citroen C2 is newer by 48 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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C2. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C2 weights approximately 115 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, 2005 Citroen C2, 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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C2. (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2005 Citroen C2 | |
| Make | Allard | Citroen |
| Model | Palm Beach | C2 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |
