1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2010 BMW X3
To start off, 2010 BMW X3 is newer by 53 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X3 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X3 weights approximately 940 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 2010 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 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, 2010 BMW X3 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X3 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 | 2010 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Allard | BMW |
| Model | Palm Beach | X3 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2797 mm |
