1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 Dodge Durango

To start off, 2009 Dodge Durango is newer by 52 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 4,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Durango weights approximately 851 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, 2009 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. 2009 Dodge Durango 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. 2009 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Allard Palm Beach 2009 Dodge Durango
Make Allard Dodge
Model Palm Beach Durango
Year Released 1957 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1507 cc 4699 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 47 HP 303 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5650 RPM
Torque 101 Nm 447 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3950 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 1691 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 102 L


 

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