1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2007 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Ignis is newer by 50 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. (98 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Ignis weights approximately 120 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
Because 2007 Suzuki Ignis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Ignis will offer significantly more control. 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 (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2007 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Allard | Suzuki |
| Model | Palm Beach | Ignis |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
