1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Drifter (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 505 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.
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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Allard | Mazda |
Model | Palm Beach | Drifter |
Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 2606 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1345 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |