1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,477 cc, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1365 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.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Allard | Toyota |
Model | Palm Beach | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 4477 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |