1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2008 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 51 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1730 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure 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 | 2008 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Allard | Bentley |
Model | Palm Beach | Azure |
Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3120 mm |