1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2008 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2008 Fiat Panda 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 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 128 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Because 2008 Fiat Panda 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, 2008 Fiat Panda 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2008 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Allard | Fiat |
| Model | Palm Beach | Panda |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
