1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2005 Nissan Quest 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 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 980 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.
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 Nissan Quest, 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, 2005 Nissan Quest (334 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest 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 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Allard | Nissan |
| Model | Palm Beach | Quest |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 76 L |
