1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 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 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 695 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, 2008 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1957 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1957 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2008 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Palm Beach | 525 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2494 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
