1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Venza weights approximately 866 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 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 Toyota Venza, 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 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. 2012 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Allard | Toyota |
| Model | Palm Beach | Venza |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 67 L |
