1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2009 GMC Canyon 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 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 5 more horse power than 2009 GMC Canyon. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Canyon.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2009 GMC Canyon | |
Make | Allard | GMC |
Model | Palm Beach | Canyon |
Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |