1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Chrysler Voyager

To start off, 2012 Chrysler Voyager 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 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 26 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler Voyager. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.

Because 1957 Allard Palm Beach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Allard Palm Beach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chrysler Voyager (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Voyager 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 2012 Chrysler Voyager
Make Allard Chrysler
Model Palm Beach Voyager
Year Released 1957 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3441 cc 2777 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 1600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 965 kg 2110 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 5151 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1999 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1725 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 3078 mm