1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2008 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, 2008 Mazda DrifterX 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda DrifterX weights approximately 515 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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2008 Mazda DrifterX | |
Make | Allard | Mazda |
Model | Palm Beach | DrifterX |
Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3010 mm |