1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2005 Morgan Plus 8
To start off, 2005 Morgan Plus 8 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 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Plus 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 187 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan Plus 8 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
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 Morgan Plus 8 (305 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Plus 8 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 Morgan Plus 8 | |
Make | Allard | Morgan |
Model | Palm Beach | Plus 8 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |