1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 55 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1713 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Allard | Chevrolet |
| Model | Palm Beach | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 8032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1971 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3396 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 136 L |
