1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2006 Peugeot 807
To start off, 2006 Peugeot 807 is newer by 49 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Peugeot 807 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Peugeot 807 (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Peugeot 807 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 807 weights approximately 903 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, 2006 Peugeot 807, 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, 2006 Peugeot 807 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Peugeot 807 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 | 2006 Peugeot 807 | |
| Make | Allard | Peugeot |
| Model | Palm Beach | 807 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
